Diagnosing Brown Leaf Tips on Nepenthes After House-Sitter Care

Inconsistent Watering Likely Caused Nepenthes Leaf Damage

After a holiday, a Nepenthes showed brown tips on new shoots and many leaves, though new basal growth looked green. The medium appeared very wet, and drainage was unclear.

Root Rot or Drought-Then-Flood Stress

Waterlogging or a cycle of severe drying followed by overwatering can cause this. Keep moisture consistent: moist but freely draining. If drainage is poor, repot only if the medium is ruined—transplanting adds stress. Move the plant slightly farther from lights until recovery. A Superthrive soak and weekly ⅛ tsp/gallon orchid fertilizer can aid root repair.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com