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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.
产地
West Africa (Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and neighboring countries), lowland tropical rainforests
寿命
10+ years
体型
Vine, several meters
温度
10〜30℃
湿度
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Three leaf phases
Sticky traps (temporary)
Tropical, hot and humid
Extremely rare
Advanced. 这是一个高级难度的物种。需要专业设备和精确环境控制的高级饲养技能。
Triphyophyllum Peltatum的理想温度为10〜30℃。推荐湿度为60〜90%。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Triphyophyllum Peltatum的平均寿命为10+ years。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
Triphyophyllum Peltatum成年后通常可达Vine, several meters。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Triphyophyllum Peltatum的食物为:Insects (auto-capture)。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
Triphyophyllum Peltatum的价格因品系、大小和血统而有很大差异。请查看我们的市场价格页面获取最新价格信息。
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