Nepenthes truncata 'Paisan' Growth Rate: One Leaf Per Month

Aaron's new N. truncata 'Paisan' (highland) in 100% LFS, 18 hr artificial light, 0–20% humidity. How fast does it produce leaves?

Slow Grower

Highland truncata is slow—expect 1 new leaf per month under good conditions.

Jeff Dallas adds: "Looking forward to 80°F, palm trees, and Spam Musubi in Hawaii!"

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