[Ghan3sh]

Is this the same kind as the "white" ventricosa (ventricosa blanco) or is it another kind? I have the ventricosa blanco and i must admit that it isnt an easy plant to pitcher. It is in the same conditions as my other neps which are doing pretty well (many new leaves, lots of pitchers). I does produce lots of healthy looking leaves but no pitchers.
- Do they need lots of light or do they prefer a bit more shade? They get about 3-4 hours a day of direct evening sunlight as they are in front of a west facing window. Do they need more or less? Other neps seem to have enough.
- Which soil are you using? I have mine in a mix of peat/LFS (2 parts peat to 1 part LFS and a topping of LFS on top for extra humidity) but im not certain if this is the right soil for this plant. Ive read several posts that not all neps do well in peat mixes, especially not the highland kind. Since its not pitchering i was thinking of getting a more airy mix like burnt earth mixed with orchid ground with lots of bark (lots of bark since ventricosa grows between roots of trees).
- Do you give them extra food? Ive been giving it some turtle food (small shrimp) which works well with my other neps. Since ive read on this forum that you can give your neps extra food by watering them with stale coffee ive been thinking of trying that. Since its habitat is between roots of trees i guess that the ground they live in is a bit more rich in nutrients. Maybe peat and LFS isnt enough? Orchid ground usually has a bit more nutrients and thats one of the reasons why i would try that substrate for this plant.
So how should i approach it? Which of these conditions do i tackle first? If you have other tips i'd really appreciate it.