Question
QUESTION: Hello sorry to bother you but I have a question. I recently bought a N fusca from you guy and it's been doing well it produced a new leaf and it has two closed pitcher that formed when will they open up? By the way I like your new Facebook page. Thank you

ANSWER: Hi Ishan,

I have no real way of knowing that since plant growth depends entirely on your growing conditions.  If temperature and light conditions are optimal, then from tendril development to open pitcher is right around a month.  It can also depend on species.  Many higlanders, even under perfect conditions, are slow growers.  I would say that N. fusca is average; not super fast, not real slow either.  Also, it's important to know that if you're a new Nepenthes grower, they are not plants for the impatient gardener.  I remember a couple years ago I got our first N. ramispina, and I wanted to see how it would do in regular household windowsill conditions.  I potted the plant up, placed it in a west window and then just let it be.  I watered it, and fertilized it once in awhile.  It was six months before I saw the first new open pitcher.  Patience required!

Glad you like the new Facebook page.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com

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QUESTION: Thanks for the response. I have one more question when should I repot it. It is still in the 4 inch pot that you sent it in. Thank you

Answer
Hi Ishan,

Repot when the plant seems crowded, too big for the pot, or if the soil seems to be breaking down.  We have complete information on repotting Nepenthes in our volume #3 DVD, of the "Grow Carnivorous Plants" series.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com