Nick (Meridian, ID, zone 6) has deformed, shrinking leaves on N. ventricosa and its hybrids (except N. spectabilis × talangensis). NE window (<1 hr sun) + 16-hr fluorescents. Tap water <80 ppm, flushed with distilled bimonthly. Soil: 1:1:2 peat:sphagnum:perlite + fir bark top. Had aphids before (visible), but no pests seen now.
Nepenthes Ventricosa
Jacob Farin: Classic thrips damage. Tiny, hide in new growth. Spray systemic insecticide (watch insecticide podcast). Repeat in weeks. Current damage permanent—watch for normal new growth to confirm eradication.
Good Growing!
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