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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.
產地
West Africa (Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and neighboring countries), lowland tropical rainforests
壽命
10+ years
體型
Vine, several meters
溫度
10〜30℃
濕度
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Three leaf phases
Sticky traps (temporary)
Tropical, hot and humid
Extremely rare
Advanced. 這是一個高級難度的物種。需要專業設備和精確環境控制的高級飼養技能。
Triphyophyllum Peltatum的理想溫度為10〜30℃。推薦濕度為60〜90%。避免溫度驟變,保持穩定的環境。
Triphyophyllum Peltatum的平均壽命為10+ years。透過適當的護理和營養,牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
Triphyophyllum Peltatum成年後通常可達Vine, several meters。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Triphyophyllum Peltatum的食物為:Insects (auto-capture)。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
Triphyophyllum Peltatum的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。
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