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title: "Is this normal to have this big of a leaf? And if not any tips?"
description: "Is this normal to have this big of a leaf? And if not any tips?"
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community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "Just a guy"
published: "2024-12-30T23:04:47.717919Z"
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# Is this normal to have this big of a leaf? And if not any tips?

_Posted by Just a guy on 2024-12-30_

Is this normal to have this big of a leaf? And if not any tips?

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## 3 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-31

Normal, no. Detrimental... also no. These are very TC'd/line bred and it can bring about genetic abnormalities.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-12-31

Not from the process itself. But if you flip back genetics on eachother you're more likely to express 'hidden' genes

### Thetropicalplantcave commented on 2025-01-01

Sarracenia need to photosynthesis like any other plant. A fan shaped leaf like those on the pitchers help get that light.

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