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Triphyophyllum peltatum
A rare West African carnivorous plant whose leaves change form three times, temporarily developing sticky trapping leaves.
Triphyophyllum peltatum is a remarkable liana native to the tropical rainforests of West Africa (Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and neighboring countries). It is the only known species to belong to the family Dioncophyllaceae and exhibits a unique three-phase leaf dimorphism: juvenile plants produce conventional photosynthetic leaves; at a specific developmental stage, the plant briefly produces carnivorous leaves bearing glandular, mucilaginous tentacles resembling those of sundews; and mature climbing plants subsequently revert to non-carnivorous, hook-bearing leaves for scrambling. The carnivorous phase is thus temporary and conditional, making it one of the most unusual adaptations to carnivory known. As a large tropical liana, it requires hot (25–35°C), humid rainforest conditions for cultivation—making it exceedingly rare in collections worldwide.
Origen
West Africa (Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and neighboring countries), lowland tropical rainforests
Esperanza de vida
10+ years
Tamaño
Vine, several meters
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Humedad
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Three leaf phases
Sticky traps (temporary)
Tropical, hot and humid
Extremely rare
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
La temperatura ideal para Triphyophyllum Peltatum 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 Triphyophyllum Peltatum es 10+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Triphyophyllum Peltatum típicamente alcanza Vine, several meters como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Triphyophyllum Peltatum se alimenta de: Insects (auto-capture). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Triphyophyllum Peltatum varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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