Growing Nepenthes 'Gentle' (velvet) on a Windowsill

Question: Buying N. 'Gentle' for south window in Indiana. Heat 68–70°F, humidity unknown. Is it highland/intermediate? Easy?

Answer: Great windowsill plant. Needs plenty of sun, regular water. Tolerates humidity variation—light matters more. Expect pitchers by May/June. N. x gentle = N. x velvet = N. fusca x N. maxima.

Follow-up: Photo shows healthy plant in 8" pot with supplemental lamp. Normal household temps fine. Swaying on wire is okay. Pot size good for years.

Follow-up 2: Fungus gnats from poinsettias. Sticky traps catch adults; larvae likely in soil. Spray Neem in soil of all plants weekly until suppressed.

Good Growing!

— Jeff Dallas, Sarracenia Northwest