How to prune nepenthes veitchii

Spring for any reshaping; dead growth removed year-round. Cut dead leaves and spent pitchers cleanly at the stem. To rejuvenate a bare, leggy vine, cut back to a healthy node with at least one leaf. Keep pruning to a minimum given the slow growth rate.

Rarely — cosmetic tidying only; reshaping every few years if needed. Nepenthes veitchii is a highland Bornean pitcher plant that grows slowly and needs minimal pruning. Remove yellowing leaves and dead pitchers as they appear. If the main vine becomes long and bare at the base, trim it back to a healthy node to stimulate side shoots. This species is slow-growing, so prune sparingly.

Cut dead leaves and spent pitchers cleanly at the stem. To rejuvenate a bare, leggy vine, cut back to a healthy node with at least one leaf. Keep pruning to a minimum given the slow growth rate.