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CaliFlowers said:
The Sarracenia shipped in a 3.5" pot, and I'd like to move it to a 6" pot, or maybe a 11" bog pot—maybe along with the Venus flytrap. I suspect that the roots of these things are fragile and fibrous. Is it better to just plug the existing rootball intact into the new mix, or should I try to gently wash & tease some of the old peat mix away first?

Afterward, should I shade it for a week or so? It has a new pitcher developing which is about 8" tall and still mostly "flat" but starting to open at the tip, and a couple of others that are 1" and 3" tall. While these new pitchers have been developing, one of the older pitchers seems to be leaning over a little, as if it might be declining. (it's still firm and very solidly attached to the crown) Should I cut the "leaner" off to lessen transplant shock? Is trimming these even done? Humidity is fairly low here, with 55° nights, 75° days and bright, cloudless skies.

Both can be transplanted at any time of the year, although late winter or early spring is best.

To do a summer transplant:

Fill a larger pot with CP media - make a hole in the center for the transplant.
Carefully remove the plant and soil ball from the pot.
Carefully remove surface moss (if you don't want it there) and loose soil around the outside of the ball. When you start to see roots at the side, stop.
Carefully place the plant roots in the hole at the same level as it was in the smaller pot. Cave in the planting media around the roots to help hold the plant at the proper level - add more wet media as necessary. Firm the media gently - do not pack it tight, you want the small air spaces.
Place the new pot in your watering tray.

Sarracenia Northwest has a video DVD that covers many subjects about American pitcher plants and dewthreads - Vol 1 of the series. Their web site is www.growcarnivorousplants.com