The effect of sunlight on leaf colour

Place your Sarracenias in the sun as much as possible! Whilst the importance of good light for their general health is well established, let’s see what difference it makes in terms of colour.
Towards the end of this pitcher’s growth, one part was hidden by the leaf of another plant, whilst the other was exposed to direct sunlight. The result is plain to see…

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