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I just found this nepenthes at a local garden center. It is labeled as Nepenthes Hookeriana(ampullaria x rafflesiana). Any specific care tips?

They are a tough, fast growing lowlander. Need it warm and humid. Grow well in 50/50 lfs and perlite


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I used rinsed coco husk, they love it!

Definitely looks like a hookeriana. Like FLTropical said it is a lowlander so you should aim for warmer temperatures. I have one and it's been doing fine at room temperature so far and doesn't seem bothered by the moderate humidity, though we'll see how it does over winter.

Nepenthes x hookeriana by Nimbulan, on Flickr

This plant was freshly tissue cultured so it has multiple growth points and had some leaves that didn't produce chlorophyl properly, but it's been doing fine since then. I'm sure it would grow faster if I kept it warmer though.

Thanks everybody for your answers! It's almost winter, and the humidity and temperature are kinda low now(lower than this plant would prefer)... So I guess I'm gonna keep my plant in a jar until spring and then keep it on a windowsill without a terrarium or anything like that