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It sits in water so it’s always wet.

I use tap water but it’s from a well so It might be a bit overly mineral. I can try and deionize it.

No it’s still in the original pot I bought it Only had it about 3 months. It was through winter though

Its winter or spring now. Sits in an alcove getting direct sunlight from about 8 until 1ish. It does get quite hot but over night it drops to freezing.

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It sits in water so it’s always wet.

I use tap water but it’s from a well so It might be a bit overly mineral. I can try and deionize it.

Ah well I’d start with the first thing. Nepenthes aren’t bog plants, they don’t like sitting in water. They like they’re medium moist. So I’d dump the water out of the tray it’s in and only pour water in the try when the medium starts feeling like it’s about to dry out.

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I thought they were big plants and had to sit in water ? I’ll get the water out then. It floats on top of water if that makes sense

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No they don’t prefer sitting in water. From the RedLeaf Exotics site:

Nepenthes like being kept moist, not wet. Think of a moist sponge. They appreciate a well draining potting mix and dislike standing in water constantly. They should never be allowed to completely dry out. You can keep them in saucers of water indoors, but they must be allowed to evaporate in between waterings.

And from Carnivero:

Nepenthes like to remain moist but not flooded. This is best accomplished by top watering them 2-3 times per week. The shallow tray method can be used when going out of town. Fill the tray with about 1” of water and then allow the tray to dry out for a couple days before refilling.

Just to give you info from some professional and reputable nepenthes growers!

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