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Can sarracenia have too much water?

Lesley260Lesley260 Posts: 6
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I recently set up a bog garden in a wide and shallow fibreglass bowl (55cm dia) and planted three sarracenia. they have been very happy until the torrential rain over the weekend.  The bowl is full almost to the brim with water.  I have scooped several litres out and am now wondering if I need to make some drainage holes in the pot.  I can't quite see how to do this without having to constantly top up the water to keep the plants' feet wet.  Any ideas?  Thanks

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Mine sit above the water level by my pond and have always been happy.
    Can you post a photo ? It might make it easier to give suggestions.
    Devon.
  • Lesley260Lesley260 Posts: 6
  • Lesley260Lesley260 Posts: 6
    This pic is from before the deluge :-)

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    As the bowl is fibreglass, perhaps you could drill some holes just above the soil level?
    Devon.
  • Lesley260Lesley260 Posts: 6
    Yes I thought about that.  I found a sarracenia 'expert' blog so I've sent him a message. Thanks for sharing your idea

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    my pleasure
    Devon.
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