Nepenthes Systemic Decline: Root Rot, Pests, or Virus?

Grower in tropical rainforest house has multiple Nepenthes dying: dehydrate, then rot from base up. Cuttings also fail. Plants under a tree.

Systemic Symptoms Point to Root Health or Virus

1. Change soil—ensure excellent drainage (use care sheet recipes).
2. Gently rinse old soil, inspect roots for pests. Spray insecticide if found (video guide).
3. Check root system—wilt suggests dead roots.
4. If cuttings also die, likely a virus (spread by pests). No cure—treat whole collection with insecticide.

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Good growing!
Jacob Farin