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Nepenthes ventricosa x talangensis Not Pitchering Next to Thriving truncata

Jason (AZ) has N. ventricosa x talangensis (months old) in west window with N. truncata (thriving). No pitchers. Photo enclosed.

Ventricosa x Talangensis

Light Level and Seasonal Pattern

Even we see inconsistent pitchering on this hybrid—stopped in winter, only now resuming. Truncata tolerates lower light (large broad leaves). Narrow-leaf plants need more light. Plant looks healthy; tendrils show developing pitchers. Move to greenhouse for more light/humidity to accelerate.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin

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