Pruning an Overgrown Nepenthes spathulata in a Terrarium

A grower's N. spathulata is crowding a terrarium; wants to prune for compact bushy shape.

Wrong Plant for Terrarium

Jacob Farin: N. spathulata is a giant species (Indonesian equivalent of N. truncata). Nearly impossible to keep compact in a terrarium. Best to acclimate to lower humidity and grow as houseplant in sunny window – it's robust and adapts well.

If Terrarium Is Mandatory

Cut first two nodes (where leaves attach) to remove growing tip, forcing basal shoots. But may create large bushy plant instead of vine. Not a long-term solution.