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Nepenthes 'Miranda' Not Pitchering? Give It More Sun

N. Miranda bought a year ago, healthy leaves but no pitchers. Wintered well indoors (Zone 5). How to induce pitchers?

Solution: More Light

Jeff Dallas: needs at least 3 hours direct sun on sunny days. Reddish leaves = enough light. Stop any fertilizing—excess nutrients suppress pitcher formation. Light is usually the cause.

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

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