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Nepenthes sanguinea Wilting Despite Watering: Chronic Dehydration Damage

Chris (England) has 3–4 yr old N. sanguinea (tripled in size, pitchered well outdoors, two basal plantlets). West-facing loft, 3 large windows, temps to 86°F day/68°F night, 60% humidity. Soil dried, leaves softened—watered, but didn't perk up like before.

Wilting Leaves

Permanent Tissue Damage from Severe Dehydration

Plant looks well-hydrated to me. If it appears wilty to you, the recent dry spell was likely more severe—causing irreversible cell damage. Current leaves will stay slightly wilty.

Repot soon into larger pot (holds more moisture) before summer heat worsens. See care sheets for mixes.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin
Care sheets

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