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Nepenthes sanguinea Windowsill Care: Light Sufficiency and Vacation Watering Solutions

5 hours of bright morning sun plus shade-light is sufficient—our own N. sanguinea thrives in a west window with similar light.

Vacation Watering (8 Days)

Avoid standing water (causes root rot). Use a self-watering system from a garden center. As a last resort, place a saucer with water no higher than ⅓ up the pot; remove saucer and let soil surface dry upon return.

Good growing!

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