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Nepenthes spathulata: Slow Growth, May Need Terrarium Humidity

Question: N. spathulata for ~2 years, no pitchers. Leaves grow, vines stop at 1 inch. Cuttings from mother grow. Why?

Answer: We haven't grown N. spathulata, but its hybrid N. x Judith Finn (spathulata x veitchii) is notoriously slow and humidity-loving. Likely needs more time and higher humidity—consider a terrarium. Glad you like N. Caesar!

Good Growing!

— Jeff Dallas, Sarracenia Northwest

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