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Heliamphora nutans
A sun pitcher from Guiana Highlands table mountains with beautifully simple tubular pitchers.
Heliamphora nutans is the type species of the genus Heliamphora (sun pitchers), native to the summits of the tepuis (table-top mountains) of the Guiana Highlands, particularly Roraima and adjacent tepuis on the Venezuela-Brazil border, at elevations of 2,000–2,700 m. It was the first Heliamphora described to science and is considered a representative example of the genus. The pitchers are elegantly simple—a pure tube topped by a small spoon-shaped nectar spoon that attracts insects—and digestion relies mainly on bacteria within the pitcher fluid rather than plant-derived enzymes. Its habitat is perpetually cool, misty, and exposed. Cultivation demands highland conditions: daytime temperatures of 18–25°C, night temperatures of 8–15°C, high humidity (70–90%), sphagnum media with excellent aeration, and pure or rainwater.
Origen
Tepuis of the Guiana Highlands (Venezuela-Brazil border), particularly Roraima and adjacent table mountains, at 2,000–2,700 m elevation
Esperanza de vida
10+ years
Tamaño
10-30cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Humedad
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Table mountains
10-25°C, cool
High humidity essential
Strong light
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
La temperatura ideal para Heliamphora Nutans es 10〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 60〜90%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Heliamphora Nutans es 10+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Heliamphora Nutans típicamente alcanza 10-30cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Heliamphora Nutans se alimenta de: Insects (auto-capture). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Heliamphora Nutans varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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