Nepenthes 'Deroose Alata' Basal Shoots: Don't Separate – Take Cuttings Later

Two small shoots at base of N. 'Deroose Alata' are **basal offshoots, not independent plants** – they lack their own roots.

Correct Approach

• **Leave them attached** – they draw energy from the mother vine.
• Wait until they **vine out** (long stems).
• Then take **stem cuttings** (standard Nepenthes propagation).

Premature separation kills them. Patience yields multiple plants.