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Putting Young Nepenthes Outdoors in Zone 8: Wait a Year

Indoor First Year Recommended

New N. ventricosa × sibuyanensis and clipeata × eymae in zone 8 (near Camas, WA). Small plants struggle outdoors. Gain experience indoors first year. Move out only when night temps consistently >50°F. Expect fewer pitchers and smaller leaves outside.

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