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title: "This pitcher is my first carni plant. I've read that I should only…"
description: "This pitcher is my first carni plant. I've read that I should only repot once it's gone into its dormant phase. She's currently in my kitchen window and seems…"
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community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "Shaun M"
published: "2024-11-25T08:42:31.454703Z"
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# This pitcher is my first carni plant. I've read that I should only…

_Posted by Shaun M on 2024-11-25_

This pitcher is my first carni plant. I've read that I should only repot once it's gone into its dormant phase. She's currently in my kitchen window and seems happy as she's grown several more pitchers, but I'm wondering if I should move her somewhere cooler? I'm in the UK and the central heating system keeps the temp fairly constant, so wasn't sure if she'd go dormant if I left her where she is?

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## 6 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-11-25

For my indoor carni's I move them from a south window to north. It also happens to be my office which I don't heat. The lower light level is most important. Though if you can keep them cooler it's a plus

### Shaun M commented on 2024-11-25

She is in a south window, so I'll move her to a north one in a cooler room. How long do you usually leave it before moving them back to a south window? Would be 2 or 3 months? Thanks

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2024-11-26

I move them in Oct/Nov and back in April

### Dallas commented on 2024-11-25

Distilled water!

#### Shaun M replied on 2024-11-25

I have been using distilled water 😊

### Predator plant lover commented on 2024-11-25

I say wait till early march at the earliest or end of march

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