Question
I have a couple of questions for you guys. I'll try and keep them short and
down to the point. I have several plants in my collection. You name it,
Sarracenia, flytrap, sundew, Nepenthes, Darlingtonia, Cephalotus. Today i
noticed some aphids on 3 of my sundew. Of these 3 sundew, 2 are growing
outside in full sun along with the Sarracenia and flytrap. The other sundew is
grown along with my nepenthes in partial sun. Most plants are almost out of
dormancy. In fact 1 S. flava and 2 flytrap are flowering already.(Yup, flower on
flava about to open up). The questions are:
1. Should i just spray some neem oil on the sundew?
2. Should i spray all the plants?
3. or should i just spray them as they get attacked?

Another question has to do with my green pitcher plant. I just received it a
month ago, but because the rhizome had kind of a weird shape to it the
actual growing point is about an inch and a half under the soil line, while the
other end of the rhizome is exposed to sun( like all my other Sarracenia are).
What i was wondering is if it'll be fine and just leave it alone, or should i
unpot it, cut the rhizome, and pot the pieces individually? The side thats
already growing has two pitchers in progress that are around 8 inches and  2
inches. Also, the whole rhizome has roots. So if i were to divide it, every piece
would have roots. Can't wait for your reply! And thanks for everything! You
guys have been a lot of help!  

Answer
Hi Manuel,

You can use Neem oil to kill the aphids, but aphids are very elusive.  Neem oil will only work if the aphids are present.  I prefer to use a systemic, such as Systemic Insect Killer by Ortho?  This will protect the plant from aphids for 3-4 weeks.  You can pick up this product at any garden center.  Follow the directions provided by the manufacturer.

Since you just received your rhizome and it's already growing, keep it as is. Sometimes weird growth occurs if the growing tip was directly next to the sides of a pot.  As long as you repotted it with an inch or more of soil between the rhizome and the pot, the growth will eventually correct itself throughout the course of the growing season.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin