DrWurm
Californian in DC
Well, I've had a death in the family. My N. 'Hualalai' that I got a few months ago has kicked the bucket. What I want to know is: Why?
When I first got it, it looked like this: http://cpforums.org/gallery/v/DrWurm/Nepenthes/LACPS_December_2008+001.jpg.html
It grew very well for me for a while. It never pitchered, but it seemed vigorous. I recently upgraded to a T8 lighting fixture, and, aside from the seasonal change, that's the only real change I've given it.
Here it is several weeks ago in the back left on my growrack:
Then it stopped growing for a while. Eventually I noticed its leaves were turning brown near the stem as well as its growth point tip.
Today I noticed the stem was rather mushy and decided it was a lost cause. I tore off the growth point and some leaves to get better shots.
Near the top, the inside of the stem was brown and mushy. Any ideas?
When I first got it, it looked like this: http://cpforums.org/gallery/v/DrWurm/Nepenthes/LACPS_December_2008+001.jpg.html
It grew very well for me for a while. It never pitchered, but it seemed vigorous. I recently upgraded to a T8 lighting fixture, and, aside from the seasonal change, that's the only real change I've given it.
Here it is several weeks ago in the back left on my growrack:
Then it stopped growing for a while. Eventually I noticed its leaves were turning brown near the stem as well as its growth point tip.
Today I noticed the stem was rather mushy and decided it was a lost cause. I tore off the growth point and some leaves to get better shots.
Near the top, the inside of the stem was brown and mushy. Any ideas?