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Nepenthes rajah Planting Depth: Burying Woody Stem for Stability

Plant with the medium covering as much of the older stem as possible, especially if still green. This adds stability and may encourage adventitious roots (if stem isn't fully barked).

Good Growing!

Jacob Farin

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