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Growing Nepenthes robcantleyi on a Windowsill in Florida Zone 9

Grower (FL Zone 9) wants N. robcantleyi in sunny window (3 PM–6 PM or 3 hrs morning sun). Natural light only (no T5s). Plans to move to 65°F room nightly (house 75°F). Asks if we'll sell it later.

Conditions Should Work—But Don't Move It Nightly

Grows like truncata (we keep in south/west windows successfully). Avoid leaf contact with glass during direct sun (burn marks). Keep in one spot—moving daily prevents acclimation, slows growth further (already very slow).

Good growing!
Jacob Farin

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