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Mystery Nepenthes Identified: N. ramispina or N. sanguinea Dark Form

Plant with dark pitchers and no obvious issues is likely N. ramispina or dark N. sanguinea. They naturally have deep coloration and improve with age.

No action needed—plant looks healthy.

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