N. truncata Cultivation guide

[NepNut]

If I may add from my experience with N. truncata, they prefer very well drain media, just treat them like you're growing any epiphytic plant (more or less), they have thick leaves so they can handle a short period of dry out condition (but that doesn't mean low humidity). I don't use water tray method and don't think that's neccessary for growing N. truncata.

I prefer using smaller pot mainly because smaller pot size have smaller volume hence it won't be able to hold too much water and dry out faster especially during monsoon season if you grow your plants outdoor.

I found BE's N. truncata "Pasian" is a much vigorous grower compared to MT's clone in L/L tropical weather. BE's clone seems to be able to acclimitise fully to flourish in L/L tropical condition. My 2 cents.

[kit1212]

What media do you use ?

[NepNut]

I'm currently using 60% perlite : 30% coco chips : 10% charcoal. Will be experimenting with just chunks of coco chips next trial, L/L N. veitchii seems to be doing well for me with 100% coco chips.

[marvin1997]

Originally Posted by cpnut

If I may add from my experience with N. truncata, they prefer very well drain media, just treat them like you're growing any epiphytic plant (more or less), they have thick leaves so they can handle a short period of dry out condition (but that doesn't mean low humidity). I don't use water tray method and don't think that's neccessary for growing N. truncata.

I prefer using smaller pot mainly because smaller pot size have smaller volume hence it won't be able to hold too much water and dry out faster especially during monsoon season if you grow your plants outdoor.

I found BE's N. truncata "Pasian" is a much vigorous grower compared to MT's clone in L/L tropical weather. BE's clone seems to be able to acclimitise fully to flourish in L/L tropical condition. My 2 cents.

RIGHT!!!Although Fauzi told me alreadyHe says the neps that come from Phllipines prefer airy media

[kentosaurs]

Umm as for me....Mine did well at the beginning till it got attack by rust spot fungus...They seem to get this fungus easier then other neps...I agree with the airier mix..I've also read that do not over pot them......

[plantlover]

Mine is fine. It is still growing. All my neps experience the same condition. Bad quality LFS, filtered water, 65-80% humidity and full sun with some shade sometimes.

[kit1212]

Thx guys,this really has enligtened me on how to grow interesting neps like N.truncata.Btw where can I get cocochips?

[arvin555]

Marvin, please be careful, do not generalize "all neps from Philippines" because not all neps here are Epiphytes, N. alata (lowland) and N. Mirabilis like continually moist medium and not well drained.

Ken what does "overpotting" mean? Do not use too big pots?

Thanks guys for your feedbacks, comments and questions, I learned a lot and the initial data will be edited accordingly

TTFN
Arvin

[kentosaurs]

Hi Arvin...I've only read about it but if i remembered it was about if you give it too much space when it is small the roots can't hold on that fast and growth will be slow etc etc or something like that..But it could be true cos when i got my small truncata it overpotted it and it took soo long to pitcher...

[marvin1997]

Originally Posted by arvin555

Marvin, please be careful, do not generalize "all neps from Philippines" because not all neps here are Epiphytes, N. alata and N. Mirabilis like continually most medium and not well drained.

Oops...Sorry