Question
Hey Sarracenia Northwest!
This growing season I was thinking about growing a couple of my N. species outdoors.  I will grow them in hanging pots under a tree in my back yard.  I was just wondering what you thought about how my plants might react, considering the fact that the summers hit +100 degrees during the day somewhat frequently. I would grow two of my plants, N. copelandii (doing very well!) and N. albomarginata, which I will actually be receiving from you guys later this week! I will also grow a D. multifida with them, which I will also be soon receiving from you guys!  I was just asking what your opinion was on how you think the plants would do. The humidity outside is, in the summer, in the 30's, and sometimes, on a hot day, in the 20's.  I have had no experience growing nepenthes outdoors, so I was just looking for a guideline to work off of, and what better person is there to ask? Thanks again!
Chance

Answer
Hi Chance,

We actually address this issue in our upcoming DVD on Nepenthes.  In general, plants prefer stable growing conditions.  Your home would provide that.  If you choose to grow them outside, your plants will need time to acclimate to outdoor growing.  The growing conditions isn't as stable, so you might have some leaf imperfections.  Pests is also another issue.  In late summer when you bring your plants back indoors, you will need to give them time to acclimate to indoor growing again.  With the species you've indicated, I'd say to keep them inside the house for the summer.

With multifida, you can grow it outside for the summer.  This plant is much more adaptable to a wider range of growing conditions.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin