How to prune nepenthes macrophylla

Any time for dead growth removal only. Use alcohol-sterilised scissors to remove clearly dead leaves and pitchers at their attachment point. Do not cut healthy or green tissue. Propagation cuttings are only advisable once the plant has a significant bare stem below a healthy growing point.

Extremely rarely — dead tissue removal only; no routine pruning. Nepenthes macrophylla is a rare, slow-growing ultrahighlander from Mount Trus Madi, Borneo. It requires almost no pruning — remove only dead leaves and spent pitchers with sterilised tools. Growth is extremely slow, making every leaf precious. Avoid structural pruning entirely unless a multi-stemmed plant warrants propagation by an experienced grower.

Use alcohol-sterilised scissors to remove clearly dead leaves and pitchers at their attachment point. Do not cut healthy or green tissue. Propagation cuttings are only advisable once the plant has a significant bare stem below a healthy growing point.