Nepenthes Recovery After Fall Damage and Pinguicula moranensis Dormancy Watering

A grower moving to Key West shares photos: N. 'Deroose Alata' fell 6 feet, losing a leaf and damaging the stem. P. moranensis is in winter rosette. Asks about recovery and watering during dormancy.

Nepenthes Are Tough

Repot, trim damaged leaves. If stem is badly damaged, cut it back—the plant will push new shoots from dormant nodes. It will recover in time for the move.

Pinguicula moranensis Dormancy Care

• Keep soil dry for ~1 month during tight rosette phase.
• Then resume watering (evenly moist) and spray with weak orchid fertilizer for a boost.
• Warmer temps trigger carnivorous leaf return.

Both plants look healthy overall. The move to Key West (Zone 11) should suit them well.