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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.
Origem
West Africa (Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and neighboring countries), lowland tropical rainforests
Expectativa de vida
10+ years
Tamanho
Vine, several meters
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Umidade
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Three leaf phases
Sticky traps (temporary)
Tropical, hot and humid
Extremely rare
Advanced. Esta é uma espécie de nível avançado. Requer equipamento especializado e habilidades avançadas de criação com controle ambiental preciso.
A temperatura ideal para Triphyophyllum Peltatum 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 Triphyophyllum Peltatum é 10+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Triphyophyllum Peltatum normalmente atinge Vine, several meters quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Triphyophyllum Peltatum se alimenta de: Insects (auto-capture). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Triphyophyllum Peltatum varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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