Question

Truncata   5days ago I transplanted my nepenthes turancata and he has developed severe yellowing and even browning on all but the newest leaf! I had it in a pearlite peat and sand mix and moved to sphagnum moss and perlite.  What's wrong should I transplant again or wait it out!? Much thanks for any advice:-)

Answer
Hello Aaron,

A few more things to look at are the newest leaves and pitchers. If there are new leaves still growing and not turning brown and if the newest leaves are still forming pitchers as normal, then the plant should be fine. Nepenthes can go into shock from transplanting and may lose several older leaves and pitchers quickly as they seek to expend energy on new growth to reestablish their roots and newer leaves; this is normal. Should the newer leaves and pitchers stop growing or begin dying off, then you have a real problem. Since you have already transplanted the plant, just wait it out and see how it does.