Why are my Oreophilas still making carnivorous leaves?

Why are my Oreophilas still making carnivorous leaves?#422029

By Sundews69 -  Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:23 pm
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- Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:23 pm #422029

Hey everyone,

It seems my Oreos are confused. They're still making carnivorous leaves! I know it's not a problem, but does anyone know why this is happening? It's definitely cold enough; it reached below freezing the other night.

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Re: Why are my Oreophilas still making carnivorous leaves?#422030

By ChefDean -  Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:26 pm
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- Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:26 pm #422030

They do things on their own timeline, they'll go dormant when they're ready.

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Re: Why are my Oreophilas still making carnivorous leaves?#422034

By NightRaider -  Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:20 pm
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- Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:20 pm #422034

Yeah, just confusion, it happens pretty regularly. Nothing to worry about. Mine OTOH haven't made a single pitcher (but still one flower lol) since they arrived around August, despite the jonesii and alabamensis from the same shipment going ham in the meantime.

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Re: Why are my Oreophilas still making carnivorous leaves?#422077

By Huntsmanshorn -  Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:49 pm
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- Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:49 pm #422077

It has been said by vile heretics in times long past that if your oreophila was significantly overwatered all season long it may produce phyllodia very late in the season, or some have even dared whisper, "not at all".

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