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nepenthes alata-brown spots


Question
I have had the nep on my porch hanging all summer and it did wonderfully.  however I didn't take it in until just recently(which Im sure is the problem, Im living in NC) and I know it had dried out at least once.  It is now hanging in an southeast facing window.  It had brown spots on the leaves before I brought it in and now it seems like it has more.  I cleaned off the leaves because they were very dirty(I think a smoker lives above me in our apt building).  Should I trim it up or just let it go.  Or perhaps Im watering it too much now?  This is my first experience with them.  Thanks

Answer
Hello Marcie,

You can trim off any dead leaves and pitchers. Other than that, leave any green foliage and just water it normally. Nepenthes do not like drying out, but they also do not like too much water standing in their pots either. Just keep the soil moist and well drained with no tray under it, water it every 2-3 days, and it should be fine if the drying has not permanently harmed the plant.

I hope your Nepenthes recovers,

Christopher

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