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The picture is a N. ventricosa x spectabilis (highland) which I bought from you at the fall open house last year. As you can see from the picture, the leaves turned brown and partially died. I am guessing that they got too cold in the window sill and/or got too hot in the midday sun. I have some new growth from the plant which has some minor damage, but I was wondering if I should re-pot/change the soil at this time or not? Should I wait till it has some more good growth before re-potting, or should I just re-pot it now to entice growth?
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Hi Jeff,
This definitely looks like cold damage. Sunburn looks a little different, and it's also very unlikely to have happened during the winter here in the Northwest. I can barely get my Nepenthes in my windows in the house enough light at all this time of year.
Re-potting is a good idea. As always, minimize root disturbance. If you have some, a Superthrive solution could be helpful here also. A weak orchid fertilizer will be beneficial also. Try and relocate your plant to an area where the temperatures will stay steady in the 70's. This plant is a highlander, but consistent temperatures will be helpful while it recovers.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
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