Black roots on new nepenthes gaya.

Black roots on new nepenthes gaya.#457754

By mushrommy -  Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:18 am
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- Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:18 am #457754

I got my first nepenthes. It was in a tray full of water. So I picked the healthiest one. When I repotted it, I saw an awful site. Potting mix. So I immediately put in sphagnum moss. It has black roots. One red leaf. Should I keep it in usual nepenthes conditions?

Re: Black roots on new nepenthes gaya.#457755

By mushrommy -  Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:20 am
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- Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:20 am #457755

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Re: Black roots on new nepenthes gaya.#457756

By optique -  Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:38 am
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- Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:38 am #457756

Here is a photo of some roots and my Gaya. The best growth i have seen is outside in the heat and morning sun. The newest leaf will blush and go back greenish in strong light.

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Re: Black roots on new nepenthes gaya.#457757

By mushrommy -  Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:57 am
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- Wed Nov 06, 2024 11:57 am #457757

Oh, so do they have naturally black roots?

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