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Pinguicula medusina Care: Watering, Light, and Nepenthes 'Judith Finn' Basics

P. medusina: Less Water, Bright Light

Black tentacle tips and lost stickiness = overwatering. Water thoroughly, let tray dry, then repeat. Mexican butterworts hate constant saturation. Bright window (east/west) is good. Prone to rot in small pots—large pots moderate moisture better.

N. 'Judith Finn' (N. veitchii × N. spathulata)

Warm, bright conditions.
Higher humidity preferred.
Slow grower.
General Nepenthes care otherwise.

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