triming my nepenthes / how to root?

[carnivorkid]

Ok i have a nepenthes well its a mirabilis but its getting very tall and skinny and also it has no pitchers but i am working on that part. but it probably could be cut in half leaving a 5 inch piece plus about a 5 inch cutting. does this help in getting the leaves and pitchers to hang down from the plant and to make a full more bushy plant. will i get any shoots out of the bottom portion of the plant. should i use rooting powder for the cuttings and where should the cuttings be stored during rooting? sorry for so many questions

 

[eplants02]

If you cut the main stem, normally basal shoots should pop out as well as side buds.

About the cutting; I don't use rooting hormone at all. I have 6 attempts and all were successful. Normally I place the plants in humid and well lite place.

 

[carnivorkid]

Ok thanks. Now i need to think of the most humid and well lit area in my house . I could try my heated and enclosed terrarium.

 

[schloaty]

Hi CK,
For cuttings, I usually seal them in a zip lock baggie. That ensures a 100% humidity.

 

[carnivorkid]

yeah your right

 

[technoracer]

here's a link that might help you with your nep cuttings.

here's the link!

enjoy!
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