Nepenthes x Miranda Yellowing

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

Hi all,

Just noticed today that my Nepenthes x Miranda seems to be yellowing. It is hanging from the roof of my porch, and has been getting direct sunlight there for the last several months. As recently as last week, it had a nice reddish shading to the leaves. Now the sunward plant seems to be yellowing. There are two plants, and the side getting shade is still a nice green. Anyone have any ideas? I use fresh rainwater for watering. The only thing that has changed is the time of year. Where it hangs the plants get more sun during the fall, than they did during the summer - however, the sunlight it not nearly as intense. Here is a picture of the side yellowing:

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tommyr_gw Zone 6
10 years ago
Direct Sun isn't good idea. That's probably your biggest problem. Notice the plant not getting Sun is fine. They want bright INDIRECT Sun.
oldmangroot
Original Author
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Ok, I'm very confused - I found many sites that say Miranda specifically needs more sun than other varieties. And for months it did seem much happier that way. Can anyone clarify?
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sandy0225
10 years ago
well you did say its getting "more hours" of sun now. Maybe bring it back towards the house so it doesn't get so much?
oldmangroot
Original Author
10 years ago
Update: so I moved it back as you all suggested. The coloration has perhaps become more green and growth has continued on at the same rate. Looking back, I guess it seems obvious now, but at the time I expected more sun would result in the plant reddening, as it had earlier in the year when I moved it into more sun. Thanks all for your help!