Nepenthes rafflesiana 'Brunei Giant' Leaf Burn from Full Sun in Illinois

Bobby (Orland Park, IL) has N. rafflesiana 'Brunei Giant' (<1 month) in sphagnum peat, moist (RO water), never sitting in water. Full sun 10 AM–sunset, brought in below 55°F. Leaves/pitchers browning.

Full Sun Too Intense—Needs Partial Shade

Wild plants grow in partial sun. Hawaiian grower uses 40% shade cloth. Give morning direct sun, dappled rest of day. Water daily in heat. Watch Grow Carnivorous Plants, Vol. 3 for outdoor demo.

Follow-up: Bobby added 40% shade cloth after 10 AM, waters daily. Plant still declining. Jacob: damage is delayed sunburn—existing leaves can't recover. Severe damage may kill plant. Try clear plastic bag (indoors, filtered light) to reduce transpiration while new growth forms. Invest in reference materials (DVD) for future success.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin