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Rescuing Heat-Stressed Nepenthes Diatas: Window Relocation and Root Stimulation

Blackening leaf tips on your terrarium-grown N. diatas indicate excessive warmth and moisture. Moving to a south window solves both: better light quality and cooler temperatures (highlanders prefer cool nights). Apply Superthrive to encourage root development. Avoid taking cuttings unless the plant is large—diatas striking success from cuttings is uncertain.

Jeff Dallas, Sarracenia Northwest

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