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Light Needs for Nepenthes × deRoose's Alata: 2–4 Hours Direct Sun OK

If the window has bright indirect light all day, 2–4 hours direct sun is fine. One grows well in a south window with that exposure. If no new pitchers after a month, increase light.

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