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It will take about 2-4 years to get fairly large. BUT once a Truncata approaches 4-5inches in diameter it gets much larger progressivley with every next leave it puts out.
N. truncata grows relatively quick once it is established to a plant that is 12-18 inches across. It can grow very large. I have had one pitcher on one plant with pitchers to 19 inches in height and the plant is about 4 feet across. I have several large ones. Make sure you put it in a large enough pot before it gets too big. A 3-5 gallon pot is a good size. Initially, N. truncata grows a bit slow when the plant is only 4 inches across, but it will surprise you once it starts growing. Aloha from Hawaii.
i think i would go with a rafflesiana...truncata leaves look a little "messy". how often do rafs flower? do i need to cut them like venus fly traps? or is it ok to let them flower?
The reason Truncata leaves amy look "unsightly" to you is becuase they have a pelt of hair on them. Also N.Rafflesiana and with any other Nepentehs can freely flower once mature, I wouldn't woory if you buy a 6 inch dia. palnt though, it won't flower for a while once Rafflesiana and most other Neps reach a good size they usually are near flowering age AKA maturity.
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