Nepenthes maxima Arrived Rootless: Recovery Protocol

Black Jungle N. maxima arrived rootless (just tuberous growing point). Not dead yet.

Likely Cause

Previous overwatering → root rot. Nepenthes roots are fragile, break easily.

Recovery Steps

1. Already repotted in 50/50 long-fiber sphagnum:perlite (good).
2. Water with Superthrive solution (rooting hormone).
3. Cover with clear bag (ziplock) to reduce transpiration.
4. Wait ~1 month. New growth = root growth.
5. Harden off: poke holes in bag every few days, 2 weeks to open.
6. Preventive fungicide spray (enclosed = fungal risk).

Conditions (10k+ lumens, 77°/68°, daily mist) are solid. Patience.