Nepenthes Pitchers Drying After Window Reorganization: Light and Transplant Factors

An Idaho grower reorganized a crowded NE window (supplemental fluorescent, 55–60 ppm tap water flushed with distilled, peat/sphagnum/perlite mix). Large plants moved to hanging pots in two rows; shade curtain added. ¾ of hanging plants’ pitchers dried up empty; windowsill seedlings fine.

Jeff Dallas: Two likely causes: (1) transplanting when moving to hanging pots—pitcher drop is standard. (2) Shade curtain cut light too much—Nepenthes need a “sweet spot” of high light without burn. Hanging may also reduce effective light due to sun angle. Focus on restoring slightly more light.