First Nepenthes!! Whats Up With This Plant Though?

First Nepenthes!! Whats Up With This Plant Though?#428651

By TankyBoom -  Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:06 pm
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- Sun Jan 15, 2023 4:06 pm #428651

I got my first nepenthes today! Its a Ventrata. Though I'm curious about what's going on with this plant. Most of its pitchers are dying even the young one thats growing (check images). Some of the tendrils look dry. How and when do I cut off pitchers? Any extra tips of ventrata care?

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Re: First Nepenthes!! Whats Up With This Plant Though?#428663

By Sundews69 -  Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:07 pm
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- Sun Jan 15, 2023 7:07 pm #428663

I looks fine to me, probably just acclimating to it's new home. You can cut off the dried up pitchers if you want but it doesn't hurt the plant to leave them on.

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Re: First Nepenthes!! Whats Up With This Plant Though?#428705

By Supercazzola -  Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:37 am
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- Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:37 am #428705

Yeah, changing environment, especially if it was shipped, it always going to have some effect. One thing to note, unlike humans, plants typically take some time to exhibit problems and also to heal from them. Patience is key.

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Re: First Nepenthes!! Whats Up With This Plant Though?#428718

By Bluefire -  Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:57 am
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- Mon Jan 16, 2023 1:57 am #428718

I only remove the dry pitchers once the whole thing goes brown. The plant can still suck nutrients out of the partially browned leaves/ pitchers.

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