Question
1. Hey guys! Well, i recently bought a N. tobaica from a
Nepenthes grower and i was wondering if this species can
live along side my N. sanguinea? The way he grows this
species is bright light, with humidity between 50%-70%, and
temperatures of 60-95 degrees. In other words, it was
growing in intermediate conditions. My N. sanguinea is
growing out on my porch. It is south facing and receives
around 3-4 hours of morning sun. In the winter and spring,
the humidity, in that location, normally stays between 50%-
80% depending on the time of day. In the summer the humidity
can fluctuate between 30%-90%. Days are dry and nights are
pretty warm and humid. I live in southern california zone 9.         
So summers here are pretty warm and winters are pretty
chilly. Could N. tobaica grow well in these conditions? or
should i grow it indoors alongside my healthy N.
albomarginata? My room gets enough bright light(direct late
afternoon light) and stays warm(60-90 degrees) and
humid(50%-80%) enough to grow intermediate plants very well.
2. I was wondering, i have 2 N. villosa in a sort of green
house that i made. They each have 4 fully developed pitchers
and are growing another. The plant is still on the small
side but is having all those pitchers a good sign? or is it
like Darlingtonia californica where it can be growing fine
and than all of a sudden just die?        
I know its a lengthy question, but thanks for all the help.
:)

Answer
Hi Manny,

Nepenthes tobaica adapts well to a variety of growing conditions very much like Nepenthes sanguinea.  If you notice on our website, we never talk about humidity, at least to the degree of providing percentages.  For the vast majority of growers, they can't really change humidity unless they have a greenhouse, so we never discuss humidity to any extensive degree.  In general, Nepenthes tobaica will grow well as a houseplant provided that the lighting is optimal.

Nepenthes villosa grows extremely slowly.  It's one of the slowest growing Nepenthes, so don't expect a big plant anytime soon.  As long as the leaves are green and firm, the plant is healthy.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin