Does a basal steal energy from the main vine?

[srduggins]

In this case, I'd have to say yes:

 

[seedjar]

Impressive - yours are actually intact! Usually when I get pitchers inside of pitchers, it turns into a botanical recreation of a scene from Aliens.
~Joe

 

[DavyJones]

I was getting ready to give a resounding "yes!" Good thing I took a look at the post first! Great picture, but that hardly needs said, great pictures have come to be expected from you.