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Signs of light deficiency

What signs should I be looking for from my Nepenthes Ventrata that it's lacking light? I have it in a south facing window and I'm concerned it may not be getting enough natural light and I may need to supplement it some.

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Not growing pitchers, or thin leaves, instead of stout ones. Hard to not give ventrata not enough light though, it is a tolerant one.
 
Not growing pitchers, or thin leaves, instead of stout ones. Hard to not give ventrata not enough light though, it is a tolerant one.
Good to hear I really like it where it is so I'd like to try and make it work out.

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No pitchers developing is generally the first sign, but if the plant is very light-deprived then the tendrils on the leaves will be under-developed - much smaller and shorter than usual and may not even have a visible proto-pitcher tip on them. The plant can also exhibit some strange growth, with leaves growing very upwards rather than perpendicular to the stem.
 
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