Heliamphora minor x heterodoxa

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Heliamphora grow at high elevations on top of the cloudy Tepuis in Venezuela. Although they get frequent misting in nature, it is recommend not misting the plants in captivity as it can encourage fungi growth. It is better to provide a humid environment such as a terrarium or greenhouse. You can grow beautiful plants using both methods. The pitchers on Heliamphora are very brittle and require gentle care when handling the plants. After transplanting, a teaspoon to a tablespoon of water should be added to the inside of the pitchers, as the usual liquid often gets dumped out in shipping. After initial refilling, adding water to the pitchers is usually not needed.
Definitions: Bare-Root: Shipped without pot and soil. Potted: Shipped planted in a 3" pot with soil.

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Heliamphora minor x heterodoxa

Heliamphora grow at high elevations on top of the cloudy Tepuis in Venezuela. Although they get frequent misting in nature, it is recommend not misting the plants in captivity as it can encourage fungi growth. Read more

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Cultivation Guide
Sun: During cool weather (50°-75°F) Heliamphora enjoy 50-75% sun. During warmer weather, the sunlight should be reduced to about 50% to avoid overheating the plants. Tall, thin or spindly pitchers indicate too much shade. Using sunlight, the average foot-candle reading (using a light meter) runs from about 700-1,000 foot-candles. If you are growing indoors in a terrarium, fluorescent lights work very well. Many growers use cool white tubes only, however, experts recommend that a mixture of 50% fluorescent plant lights, such as Gro-Lux™, and 50% cool white provide a better quality light and produce better red pigments. Under fluorescent lights, keep the plants fairly close to the lights, 4-5 inches below them. Keep the terrarium cover clean of dust and dirt as this can dramatically reduce light. Optimum light readings using fluorescent bulbs run from about 580-750 foot candles. Do not use spotlights, as these are too hot.

Water: Do not allow Helaimphora to dry out completely. They benefit from moist media and occasional flooding to wash away any accumulated salts. Use relatively clean water such as rain, distilled or purified water. Tap water can be used in many localities if the water is low in salts. Low levels of chlorine do not seem to be a problem.

Humidity: This should be from about 65-90%, with 85% being close to optimal.

Temperature: Cooler temperatures are best, from 50-80°F. Night time cooling is advised, rather than a constant temperature. Most Heliamphora can tolerate daytime highs up to 95°F for short periods. Some of the rarer species such as H. tatei and H. ionasii require colder nights (45-58°F), but most others live happily with night time lows of 55-70°F. Do not freeze!

Planting Mixes: A mixture of 40% perlite and 60% long fiber sphagnum works well and the ratios can be varied as long as drainage is good and the media doesn’t dry out too frequently. Keep the growing crown above soil level when transplanting and do not allow live moss to cover the crown.

Feeding: Feeding is usually not needed, but adding a few small insects every few months can be beneficial. You may use very diluted Miracid™ fertilizer in the pitchers. Use 1/4-1/3 teaspoon of Miracid per gallon of water and put about a tablespoon of this solution in a few pitchers every month or so. Do not fertilize the roots. Trim away dead leaves and flower stalks. The flower stalks of Heliamphora can get over a foot long and may bend around terrarium covers, but do not lower the plant away from the light as it will get too dark. The developing flower stalk can be trimmed away at any time. Older, larger plants may need to be divided if they appear crowded.