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Hey there! I'm getting a Nepenthes Bill Bailey real soon from you guys, though this is my first time dealing with this hybrid, I know it can handle with low humidity and room temperature (I hope) though tell me if the plant can handle room temps and room humidity. Though I was wondering if 2 26 daylight, 1,600 lumens each bulb (3200 lumens together)+15 watts t8 950 lumens 6 hours of artificial light plus 3 hours of direct sunlight is enough for this plant? Thanks for answering.
Hi Aaron,
Hybrids like this one tend to be very adaptable. Your lighting sounds good, and combining natural light with artificial light usually works very well. Just be sure to be patient when you get it, since it takes time for them to adapt to their new home. Fortunately, it's summer, and they tend to get back to making pitchers quickly.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
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