Nepenthes leaves turning brown. Need advice.

Nepenthes leaves turning brown. Need advice.#356730

By Treet -  Sun Jun 14, 2020 2:06 am
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- Sun Jun 14, 2020 2:06 am #356730

Hello, these 3 nepenthes have developed brownish color on multiple leaves recently. I can't figure out the cause. I grown them outdoor under a slatted roof. The soil mixture is orchid bark/peat/perlite to ensure good drainage. Anyone knows the answer?

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Re: Nepenthes leaves turning brown. Need advice.#356732

By sanguinearocks101 -  Sun Jun 14, 2020 3:10 am
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- Sun Jun 14, 2020 3:10 am #356732

Could it be sunburn? Peat mixes are not the best for Neps, most people use a mix with at least 50% lfsm.

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Re: Nepenthes leaves turning brown. Need advice.#356741

By hungry carnivores - Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:29 am

- Sun Jun 14, 2020 8:29 am #356741

One could try to lower the heat, looks like hear burn to me. Maybe bring em inside.

Like @sangrocks101 said, I'd switch the media to LFS asap. It can be found on Amazon or at the hardware store.

Re: Nepenthes leaves turning brown. Need advice.#356776

By Matt -  Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:05 pm
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- Sun Jun 14, 2020 7:05 pm #356776

I agree with the others that it looks like sunburn and/or heat stress.

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Re: Nepenthes leaves turning brown. Need advice.#356790

By optique -  Sun Jun 14, 2020 11:55 pm
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- Sun Jun 14, 2020 11:55 pm #356790

looks like a wooden deck in the photo, i know my deck will burn me in the sun =p

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