Nepenthes has two basal shoots, should I cut one off?

Nepenthes has two basal shoots, should I cut one off?#350238

By VenusPitcher -  Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:10 pm
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- Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:10 pm #350238

After recovering from shock and a broken growth point, my Nepenthes made two basal shoots! The thing is, I don’t now if I should cut one or not. I want my Nepenthes to thrive, and I know they spend lots of energy on those basal shoots when there developing. One seems way larger then the other, and new leaves are unfolding out of it. The other sorta looks like a pitch fork. Also would lfs be better for holding humidity in the air, and soil? Thx!

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Re: Nepenthes has two basal shoots, should I cut one off?#350240

By That one plant boi -  Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:54 pm
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- Tue Mar 17, 2020 2:54 pm #350240

You should leave them be. Having an extra growth point won't cause any harm.

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Re: Nepenthes has two basal shoots, should I cut one off?#350242

By sanguinearocks101 -  Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:48 pm
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- Tue Mar 17, 2020 3:48 pm #350242

I'd leave them be for now, if you get a few more then you should start thinking about cutting one off. I am not sure what you mean by your second question but lfsm is better for holding water.

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