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Basal Shoots on Nepenthes singalana: Sign of Health, Not Danger

An N. singalana produces new plantlets at the base. Jeff Dallas confirms this is normal, healthy growth—many Nepenthes produce basal shoots. They are not separate plants and cannot be divided; they share the same root system. Enjoy the bushier habit.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com

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