How to prune nepenthes merrilliana

Spring or early summer during active growth. Snip dead foliage and withered pitchers at the base with clean scissors. To promote branching on long vines, cut just above a healthy leaf node with a sterile blade. The plant is vigorous and recovers well in warm, humid conditions.

As needed — dead-material removal seasonally; structural pruning once a year if the vine becomes unwieldy. Nepenthes merrilliana is a large lowland species from the Philippines that needs only occasional pruning. Remove dead leaves and spent pitchers to maintain airflow. As a vigorous vine, long stems can be tip-cut above a healthy node to encourage branching and continued large-pitcher production.

Snip dead foliage and withered pitchers at the base with clean scissors. To promote branching on long vines, cut just above a healthy leaf node with a sterile blade. The plant is vigorous and recovers well in warm, humid conditions.