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Sarracenia oreophila
A highland Sarracenia, endangered and protected, with beautiful yellow-green tubes.
Sarracenia oreophila, the green pitcher plant, is a federally endangered species found only in scattered locations in the mountains of Alabama and, historically, North Carolina and Georgia in the United States. It is listed on CITES Appendix I, making wild collection and commercial trade strictly prohibited. The species superficially resembles S. flava in its tall, yellow-green pitchers, but uniquely among Sarracenia, it produces only flattened, non-carnivorous phyllodia in summer, with the carnivorous pitchers appearing in spring and autumn. Cultivation requires the standard Sarracenia conditions: acidic nutrient-poor media, tray watering with pure or rainwater, full sun, and mandatory cold winter dormancy. Its rarity makes it highly prized by collectors; most cultivated plants derive from seed or tissue culture.
Origem
Limited highland wetland sites in Alabama and North Carolina, USA (federally endangered)
Expectativa de vida
10+ years
Tamanho
30-50cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Umidade
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Endangered
Cool conditions
Full sun
Tray watering
Advanced. Esta é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Sarracenia Oreophila 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 Sarracenia Oreophila é 10+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Sarracenia Oreophila normalmente atinge 30-50cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Sarracenia Oreophila se alimenta de: Insects (auto-capture). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Sarracenia Oreophila varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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