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QUESTION: I just want to know some general conditions for my new nepenthes
maxima I am going to be growing it outside because I can't grow it inside
and I live on long island.Thanks!
ANSWER: Hi Kyle,
You'll be able to have it outside with some partial shade for the summer. I find hanging them under a tree that dapples the sun works very well. You will need to find a way to keep it in the house during the fall and winter. When temperatures begin dropping below 50 at night, it will be time to move it indoors. If it ever freezes, it will die.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
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QUESTION: I think the soil it came in was peat moss I wamtto change it but the the
roots are really hard to get out and I don't want to ruin them should I
keep. This soil and water it less or do I really need to chang it?
Hi Kyle,
It depends what size pot the plant is in. Nepenthes don't mind being a bit root-bound. If you do decide to repot, just take the whole root mass and repot it in the larger pot. No need to remove the old soil if it doesn't fall off on it's own. You can water your newly repotted plant with a Superthrive or vitamin B-1 solution to help with transplanting shock.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
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