Should You Move Indoor Nepenthes Outside for Summer? Light Requirements Compared

Question

I have two Nepenthes plants that I have been growing indoors (near a south-facing window, and with fluorescent lighting) for several years. They are two different species; I do not know which. I was wondering if they might do better being outdoors for the summer. (I have a number of flytraps and pitcher plants doing well out on my deck.) However, the Nepenthes seem to be OK where they are, so I don't want to risk some adverse reaction. Any advice?

Answer

Nepenthes require much less intense light than Venus Flytraps and Sarracenias. You can keep them in the south window if they are doing well there. If you decide to move them outside, make sure they are under some screening or large trees where they will get partial sun. Nepenthes can suffer leaf burn in intense ultraviolet light.

Christopher