Question

Nepenthes Venticosa  

Venticosa   Allexpert,

I asked this question before.  In that answer you said if the new growth was dying then that would be an indicating  root rot.   In the pictures that are attached to this email, it appears that they new growth might be dying.  If it is root rot  what do I do?  What repotting the plant be an option?  As always, thank you for your time.

Growth info:
Water :Distilled
Lights: 40 watts tubes
repotted in : August ( early)
Potting material : Spaghnum Moss for Orchids

Sincerely,

Weylin

Answer
It's difficult to tell from your photo what's going on.  I can't tell if the growing tip (left portion of our photo) is turning black or drying up and turning brown.  My inkling is that the tip is drying up and turning brown from a sudden change in humidity because the stem looks healthy too.  Typically root rot tends to travel up through the stem and affect the new growth from there.  

If you want to repot your plant, you can do so, but I don't think it's necessary based on what I'm seeing.  Use the mix as outlined in the care sheet section on our main website.
http://www.cobraplant.com/caresheets

We also demonstrate the repotting process in Volume 3 of the Grow Carnivorous Plants DVD series.

For now, you simply need to give your plant time to acclimate.  I suspect the change in environment was rather extreme for this plant, so it will take much longer for it to produce a new set of leaves that are well acclimated to your home.  It may take 6-12 months.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin