Rescuing a Declining Nepenthes lowii: Light, Soil, and Humidity Dome Therapy

N. lowii and greenhouse

Immediate Issues

Insufficient light: Lanky, pale growth needs more sun (bronze tints = healthy).
Stop fertilizing: Sick plants can't utilize nutrients—causes burn.
Repot & check base: Firm base = soil/light issue. Soft/mushy base = likely fatal rot.

Cover with clear plastic cup (humidity dome) to reduce transpiration while roots recover.
Spray with sulfur fungicide first.
Bright indirect light only—no direct sun under dome.
Monitor 2 months, then acclimate to lower humidity.

Good Growing!

Jacob Farin

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