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Drooping Nepenthes Pitcher Lids: Humidity Swings and Misting

Inconsistent Conditions Cause Lid Droop

A Vancouver, WA grower had N. khasiana and N. truncata 'Pasian' with drooping lids in a terrarium (54W fluorescent, 68–74°F, fan, 1" lid gap, morning/evening misting).

Stop Misting; Stabilize Environment

Misting creates humidity spikes/crashes—pitchers abort. Fans and lid opening/closing add inconsistency. Open the lid a bit and leave it; run fan constantly or not at all. Misting is unnecessary in a terrarium and often harmful (detailed article).

These Species Don't Need a Terrarium

N. khasiana and N. truncata adapt well as houseplants in sunny windows. They grow slower but avoid terrarium complications.

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

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