Nepenthes 'Miranda' Not Pitchering: Summer Light and Soil Age

South window, peat/perlite, watered few times weekly. Produced pitchers before, now only tiny starts that die. Salem, OR.

Two Factors

Summer south window = indirect light – Many Nepenthes pause pitchering in summer. Fall/winter direct sun restarts it.
Soil age – Peat/perlite >1 year old may drain poorly. Repot with more perlite for drainage.

Allow top soil to dry slightly between waterings. Never let pot sit in water.

3–4 months after light increase and soil refresh for new pitchers.

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