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Nepenthes distillatoria Care: Needs Terrarium Heat & Humidity

Weylin's N. distillatoria (from nursery, December) has no pitchers. Conditions: distilled water, 40W CFL 12hr, 68-70°F, ~20% humidity. Asks if plant is okay and can adapt to household.

Expert Diagnosis: Lowland Species in Wrong Conditions

Jeff Dallas: N. distillatoria is a lowlander from Sri Lanka—needs hot, humid conditions like N. bicalcarata. Daytime 80s°F, nights no lower than 70°F. Strongly recommends terrarium to raise temp/humidity.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com

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