You wrote;
> I have just noticed that on my S.flava "red throat" the new
>pitcher it is producing are curling over when they reach
>about an inch in height, and start to shrivel. This is worrying
>me, as a while back I lost an S.leucophylla that was exhibiting
>the same problem. It can't be the Rogor, as I only used that
>the other day, and the plant was doing it then as well. Could
>this be a side affect of mealy bugs attacking the plant? If
>they are, they must be in the roots, as all I have observed
>above the ground is their white fruss (I think thats the right
>terminology!) The peat mix it is in also looks rather slimy,
>and I think repotting will be in order soon.
>
I have the same thing happen if I use too strong a solution of Rogor (I use
it mixed with Malathion), although it is usually S. alata (all forms but
the redthroat) and alata hybrids that exhibit this effect. It usually occurs
within two days of spraying.
Come to think of it one of my S. flava plants has also shown this effect
this year, although fortunately only on a couple of leaves.
I suggest you repot to be on the safe side. If the Rogor has wilted your
plant then I would say it has to have killed off the mealy bug.
Regards,
Rob Brisler
Australia