Prepping for the Big Move

Before freeing your Nepenthes 'izumiae' from its tissue culture container, make sure you have everything you need. This includes sterile scissors, small pots with drainage, a suitable growing medium, and a setup for high humidity and warmth.

From Jar to New Home

1. Sterilize your tools to prevent contamination.
2. Gently open the tissue culture container to avoid sudden environmental changes.
3. Carefully wash off the gel from the roots under gentle water flow, ensuring not to damage the roots.

Potting Your Plant

• Fill pots with pre-moistened sphagnum and perlite mix.
• Place the plant in the medium and secure it gently.
• Water the plant lightly with distilled or rainwater to keep the medium moist.

Hardening Off

Acclimate your plant to its new environment by gradually reducing humidity:

• Start with the plant in a plastic bag or under a humidity dome.
• Keep the plant in indirect sunlight at a cozy 20-29°C.
• Gradually open the bag or dome to decrease humidity over a few weeks.
• Watch for signs of stress and adjust the environment as needed.

Routine Care

• Light: Bright, indirect sunlight.
• Water: Keep the soil moist with distilled or rainwater.
• Humidity: Maintain 50-70% humidity.
• Feeding: Feed with insects or special fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during growth.

Keep a Keen Eye

Regularly inspect your plant for pests or diseases and adjust care as necessary. Every plant is unique and may need specific attention.