Separating Nepenthes Offshoots: When and How to Divide Basal Shoots

Nepenthes are woody vines; basal shoots often share the main stem's vascular tissue. Only separate if the shoot has its own root system.

Criteria for Division

• Visible independent roots on the offshoot.
• Can be done any time of year if roots exist.
• If no roots, leave attached—the parent supports it.

Resource

DVD Volume 3 (expected January) will demonstrate Nepenthes repotting and propagation.

Good Growing!

Jacob Farin