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Nepenthes Rafflesiana Lid Browning: Light Proximity Issue

Jason's Nepenthes rafflesiana in terrarium (four 24W fluorescents, mylar sides) has browning pitcher lids despite good color. Jeff Dallas suspects lights too close: "Compact fluorescent bulbs get fairly warm, so if a pitcher was close it could cause some browning." Needs photo for better diagnosis.

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

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