Does a Nepenthes need high humidity to make pitchers? This is one of the most common questions in indoor Nepenthes care, and the answer is more nuanced than “keep it above 60%” or “buy a humidifier.” Nepenthes are tropical pitcher plants, so humidity is certainly part of their natural environment. But the humidity level your…
How much light does a Nepenthes need indoors? Learn how to judge window light, PPFD, grow-light distance, photoperiod, and common lighting mistakes without chasing one magic number.
A Nepenthes can keep producing new leaves while barely producing any pitchers. That can be frustrating when the plant still looks healthy and appears to be growing normally. A lack of pitchers does not automatically mean the plant is dying. A Nepenthes can continue growing leaves even when its current environment is not ideal for…