Repotting Young Nepenthes (hamata, rajah, hybrid): Pot Size and Watering Trick

A grower asked about using African violet pots for young N. hamata, N. rajah, and a hamata hybrid to reduce watering frequency.

African Violet Pots Not Ideal

Jacob Farin: these species like soil slightly wetter than African violet pots provide.

Better Watering Method

• Upgrade to 5-inch pots.
• Line bottom with moistened dried sphagnum moss.
• Use live sphagnum or standard Nepenthes mix.
• Drench pots, set in tray with ≤1 inch water.
• Sphagnum wicks water up, keeping soil moist longer.
• Top-water when tray dries, keep water ≤1 inch.
• Watch for root rot; keep water well below root zone.