RARE! SUN PITCHER 🌟 Heliamphora Minor "Burgundy-Black" * Wistuba 💎 Collectors Item 🪴 Potted > Exact plants pictured
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Description
On offer
- Special import from Wistuba - exotic plants, Germany
- Clone: Randomly selected clone (RCS)
- Growing conditions: Intermediate / Highland
- Experience level (our recommendation): EASY! Great for beginners!
- This special import is a once-off collectors item and you will receive one of the exact plants pictured, potted in our deluxe carnivorous plant soil for heliamphora
Seller description
- A staple for growers who like compact Heliamphora, H. minor is one of the most widely cultivated species. Though different clones can vary significantly in their growth rate, color, and overall size, the plants always stay manageable and easily fit into every collection
- Unevenly distributed on the summits of Auyan Tepui (at 1900-2500m) and the much smaller Cerro la Luna (as low as 1650m), this species favors mixed plant communities which enjoy mutual shelter from the elements. In these situations, H. minor can form tightly packed hummocks up to 1m across. The soil in which the plants grow is frequently inundated and at times the water level on the outside and the inside of the pitchers is virtually the same. Pitchers are typically up to 15cm tall and do not have a drainage hole (instead a narrow slit extends down to the mid-sections and regulated the water within). The spoons are generally oval and held at a 45 degree angle above the pitcher opening on a narrow neck
- Two subspecies are recognized: H. minor v minor and H. minor v pilosa. The latter is distinguished by its dense cover of long hairs both on the exterior and the interior of the pitchers, giving it an overall fuzzy look. No intermediate forms have been observed between the two subspecies even though strands can often grow in close proximity
- Heliamphora minor is an extremely variable species. Please refer to specific clone information for details. Because there are many selections available, it is very much worthwhile to grow different clones, especially if small Heliamphora are favored
- For quite a while we work on selecting special clones in Heliamphora. This is the first clone we release. We plan to register it as a cultivar shortly. If given good light these plants shows an extremely dark burgundy red coloration. Sometimes they appear almost black. The plant is absolutely stunning! Short supply!
Disclaimer
- Just a quick heads-up: since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
- We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might fall off, new ones might sprout, and the plants may look a bit different over time
- 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it's the real deal. Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know – we're happy to help!
