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Moving Nepenthes from West to Southeast Window: Follow the Sun

General Rule: More Sun = Better

If your west window is obstructed (trees block after 3 PM) and southeast gets 4–5 hrs direct morning sun, move to southeast. Morning sun is not “too weak”—it’s intense and cooler, ideal for Nepenthes.

Evaluate Your Specific Windows

Standard advice assumes unobstructed west/south. Your reality: southeast wins. Trust your observation over generic rules.

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