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Heliamphora chimantensis
A beautiful Heliamphora from Chimanta Tepui with stunningly red-colored tubes.
Heliamphora chimantensis is a Heliamphora endemic to the Chimanta massif (Chimanta-Tepui) in Venezuela, a complex of connected tepuis in the Guiana Highlands. It is a relatively large species that develops striking deep-red coloration in its pitchers under adequate light—a quality that makes it particularly prized among Heliamphora collectors for its ornamental appeal. As a high-altitude tepui species, it requires exacting cool growing conditions: daytime temperatures of 18–22°C, night temperatures of 8–14°C, humidity of 70–90%, and well-aerated sphagnum media with pure or rainwater. Bright indirect light maximizes the attractive red coloration. High summer temperatures are the principal challenge in cultivation, often necessitating cooling equipment.
Origem
Chimanta-Tepui massif, Guiana Highlands, Venezuela
Expectativa de vida
10+ years
Tamanho
10-25cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Umidade
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Turns red
10-22°C
High humidity essential
Strong light for red
Advanced. Esta é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Heliamphora Chimantensis é 10〜30℃. A umidade recomendada é 60〜90%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Heliamphora Chimantensis é 10+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Heliamphora Chimantensis normalmente atinge 10-25cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Heliamphora Chimantensis se alimenta de: Insects (auto-capture). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Heliamphora Chimantensis varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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