Burying Bare Nepenthes Stems During Repotting

Burying Woody Stem Is Cosmetic, Not Harmful

A grower wants to bury a 3-inch bare stem section when repotting a Nepenthes with a long woody stem.

Stem Burial Is Fine but Temporary

Nepenthes are woody vines; bark on lower stems is normal. Burying hides it but the plant will produce more bark as it grows. For a bushier plant, clip the growing tip (first two leaves) to stimulate a basal shoot in 2–3 months.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin