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Basal Shoot Survival After Main Vine Removal in Nepenthes ventrata

Cutting a dying main vine on N. ventrata stimulates vigorous basal shoot growth—energy redirects from failing vine. Common in ventricosa hybrids. Basals will thrive independently.

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