Refilling Nepenthes Pitchers After Transplant Spillage: Plain Water Is Fine

Standard Practice

Pitcher fluid is mostly water until prey triggers enzyme secretion. After repotting, refill each pitcher to ~1/3 with distilled/rain water.

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