As I recall Peters was wider (oh great....), but it's been a while
since I saw it. I think his were about an 1 1/2" wide at the top.
>>I don't know---ask Nepenthes Gods like Mike. I just follow his lead
>>and keep mine at about 100% humidity and they pitcher great. I never
>>fertilize and suggest you think about not fertilizing the ones that
>>aren't pitchering. They certainly aren't happy about something.
Peter D'Amato reportedly uses a bromeliad fertilizer called
"Epiphytes Delight". About once a month, I can't recall if
he sprayed or watered with it, but I think the latter. The stuff
comes in solid powder form in small bags at local nurseries.
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>>ARRGH! Red mites remain on the U. longifolia in spite of manual and
>>chemical attacks! I've now thrown the entire plant away except for a
>>tiny bit which was underwater. Time to start all over.
With utrics can you not use ladybugs to take out pests?
r.