Question
I have had my N. ventricosa for about 2 years and i am wondering if the vine is supposed to turn brown and only have pitchers and healthy leaves toward the end of the vine

Answer
Hi Jorge,

That is very common and normal with N. ventricosa.  Many Nepenthes as they age will form long, woody, leafless stems.  It just seems to be very noticeable on ventricosa.


Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com