Broken Nepenthes Pitcher Lid: No Effect on Pitcher Lifespan

Lid Is Cosmetic/Functional for Rain Exclusion, Not Digestion

Pitcher survives normally. Each pitcher lives 2–3 months regardless. Watch for new growth from vine tip—replacement pitchers will form.

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