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Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:27 pm
by prein_a
Hello,
I bought this Nepenthes veitchii in september. It's been growing okay but few day ago I noticed yellowing of the edges of its leaves. I am not sure if the plant is alright since the yellowing appeared on the newer leaf (it was formed in october or november). Latest leaf and grow point are still green. I also checked the roots and they seemed to be fine. Should I be worried?
Looking forward for your answers.

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:51 am
by Panman
Has the light changed recently? It looks like sunburn.

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:33 am
by prein_a
Yes, last few days were quite sunny, it received some direct sunlight. Should I move it to a shadier part of the windowsill?

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:21 pm
by Panman
I don't think direct sun through a window would burn it. Has anything else changed? Water?

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 3:52 pm
by prein_a
No, it has been in the same conditions since I bought it. I water it when the top of the soil is dry. Maybe the leaves are just ageing?

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 5:12 pm
by Panman
What is the media. I see sphagnum and perlite.

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:18 pm
by prein_a
Sphagnum and perlite, 50:50

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 8:35 pm
by Panman
Is it possible that it has been overwatered and has root rot?

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 9:41 pm
by prein_a
Not really, the roots weren't mushy or soft 🤔

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:04 pm
by Apollyon
From the top, the growth point looks alright. Perhaps it was sun damage, particularly if it isn't acclimated for more direct light. In general, when a plant is overwatered, the leaves lose their integrity and become "softer" whereas they become brittle when underwatered. Was the pot almost dried out at any point over the last few days? If the pot dries out too far, the sun can work over a plant. Typically Neps prefer indirect light over direct sun. The ones I keep indoors only catch the morning sun through the window and I supplement it with some LED panels.

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 3:19 am
by sanguinearocks101
I agree that it looks like sunburn.

Re: Yellowing leaves on Nepenthes veitchii

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:31 am
by prein_a
No, I never let it dry out completely. I water it when the top part of the soil is dry but not bone dry. I will move it to a shadier spot. Thank you so much for your answers guys