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Hello,
My nepenthes Spectabilis x Spathulata has vined and produced a couple basals. The last time it's been repotted was last june, and it's now so big that it tips over the plastic pot. I'm sure it needs a repot, but I don't know if it's worth trying to separate the basals or leaving them be. I also need something to keep the vine up. Any suggestions?

I’d suggest some bamboo for the support of the vine. You can always cut the Basals if they are long enough (2-3 growth points) and root them. Or sell them as un-rooted cuttings.

Or alternatetively, leave the basals and make a few cuttings from the vining stem. I'd do this with one of mine that's vining like crazy, getting too big, but it has no basals yet.

I cant quite tell how far away from the window it is, but If you want to keep the plant upright without changing too much you can get a suction cup with a hook then stick it to the window and loop the stem or a tendril through it. Plus it will help the whole thing from tipping over.....you just wont be able to lower the window shade.