Great, healthy plant.
Packed really well, delivered with 3 mature pitchers...already up to 7 open pitchers and an 8th on the way all in just under one month.
Heliamphora heterodoxa x nutans
$89.95
Plants You Receive
• Established division at flowering size.
• Acclimated for bright sunlight and average home humidity.
• Plants are shipped in 4-inch pots.
• Meticulously packaged for safe shipping. Care info is provided.
First photo is representative of the mother plant from which divisions were taken. Subsequent photos are representative of the batch of plants for sale.
• Acclimated for bright sunlight and average home humidity.
• Plants are shipped in 4-inch pots.
• Meticulously packaged for safe shipping. Care info is provided.
First photo is representative of the mother plant from which divisions were taken. Subsequent photos are representative of the batch of plants for sale.
General Care
Type of Plant: Tropical pitcher plant for windowsill growing.
Native Habitat: Flat mountain tops of Venezuela.
Sunlight: Partial to full sun.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less). Allow water to drain through.
Soil: Equal parts dried sphagnum moss and perlite. No garden soil, compost, or fertilizer.
Temperatures: Mild day temperatures. Avoid excessive heat and scorching sunlight. Nighttime temperature of 50°-65°F is recommended. Always protect from frost.
Best for the experienced grower.
As a native to the mountaintops of Venezuela, Heliamphora prefers full to partial sunlight and mild daytime temperatures (65° to 80°F). It will tolerate hotter conditions, but protect from scorching afternoon sun. During summer, you may see slower growth, but the plant will pick up again when the temperatures moderates. Constant high humidity isn't necessary. At our nursery, we've seen this plant acclimate to relative humidity below 40%.
Compared to other carnivorous plants, Heliamphora grows very slowly, which probably contributes to its mystique. If you're a patient grower, you will undoubtedly enjoy growing this rare and stunning plant.
Heliamphora heterodoxa x nutans
This hybrid is relatively easy to grow. Adult specimens will produce pitchers 4-8 inches tall. The pitchers are cylindrical with very minimal flare. Look for flowers in late winter and early spring.
Plants You Receive
Photos are representative of plants for sale. Plants are division done in February 2017. They will have a single growing point and will be securely shipped in a 4-inch pot.
All plants were propagated on-site from select mother plants in our collection and are well-established.
Please watch the monthly video podcast for examples of how your plant may look at this time of the year and important growing tips for the season.
All plants were propagated on-site from select mother plants in our collection and are well-established.
Please watch the monthly video podcast for examples of how your plant may look at this time of the year and important growing tips for the season.
Natural Habitat
Parent plants are native to the mountains of Venezuela
Type of Plant
Tropical plant for indoor growing.
Size of Adult Plants
Pitchers can reach 8 inches.
Sunlight
This is one of the few plants in which we recommend growing under strong fluorescent lights rather than in a windowsill.
Water
Use mineral-free water or water low in minerals (less than 50 parts per million). Keep the soil damp, but never waterlogged. Allow the water to drain through completely.
Soil
Use 1 part dried sphagnum moss and 1 part perlite. Avoid fertilizers, regular garden soil, and compost.
Day Temperature
70° - 85°F.
Night Temperature
60° - 70°F. Tolerant of cooler nights, but not at all required.
For the experienced grower.
For the experienced grower.
Reviews
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Extremely pleased
I am always so impressed at how well my orders have been handled. Thank you so much for the beautiful plant and being so helpful with my questions! :)
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Great plant
Arrived with much more pitchers than expected , and even put out another the second week of having it.