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Nepenthes 'Caesar' Care: Balancing Temperature Drop, Humidity, and Light for Pitcher Production

Focus on Light, Water, Temperature

Humidity is secondary; low humidity reduces pitcher size but not growth. N. truncata parent gives resilience—night temps in 60s are fine. Ensure plenty of sun and water; soil never dry. Winter pitcher pause is normal. See care sheets.

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