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confused beginner... is my plant healthy??

laxgoal

I Like Watching Things Grow...
Ok, so here is my N. Mikei. I Keep it under 30 watt floros in a terrarium, the leaves have turned slightly red. Is this ok?
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wow that is reassuring, thanks!
 
Of course it is probably getting better growing conditions than it was before... di you change the growing conditions recently?
 
Yeah, Nepenthes tend to turn a healthy, reddish tint when grown in strong light. Your plant looks pretty healthy, so nothing to worry about!
 
I don't grow Nepenthes, but I would say it's really healthy, but you might want to slighty keep the water down just a little tiny bit (Your choice, though :p).
 
Yeah I wouldn't keep a highlander too wet. I grow my HLs/intermediates very dry. I also don't let water pool on the leaves. Might not be a great idea.
 
ok, thanks guys! I was also wondering, When one of my pitchers shrivels up, it doesnt mean the plant is unhealthy. Cause the right pitcher shriveled up but the left one still looks fine. I just got this plant like 2 weeks ago, It is my first nep i guess im just worried :blush:
 
No. Pitchers will shrivel up and die because of being shipped, changes in humidity, etc. It doesn't effect the overall health of the plant. They also will eventually die after a period of time no matter what.
 
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