- Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:47 am
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I recently repotted my Nepenthes ventricosa and moved them to a new ten gallon tank. The top is completely sealed with a piece of glass. For lighting, I am using two 24" T8 fluorescent light bulbs (4100K, 17 watt) and one 18" T8 fluorescent bulb of unknown temperature and wattage. However, the leaves of the repotted Nepenthes are turning black. I have posted pictures underneath. The blackening is starting at the sides of the leaves, but the main stem seems to stay green. Could this be due to problems in lighting, root rot, or simply just transplant shock? Unfortunately, I cut off the tips of both the mother plant and the only side shoot for cuttings, so there are no growing tips left. Will the plant still survive? Also, since I placed the cuttings in the same tank, are my conditions good for rooting? Humidity is hovering around 90-100%. Thanks for any help!
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