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Heliamphora heterodoxa × nutans

A carnivorous perennial to 40cm in height. Pitchers to 30cm tall and 10cm wide at the lip are formed from cone-shaped bright green leaves shaded red and purple. Nodding white flowers with red bracts are borne on stems in spring

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Red Purple
Summer Green Red Purple
Autumn Green Red Purple
Winter Green Red Purple
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming

How to grow

Cultivation

Plant in sphagnum moss with sand, perlite or pumice. Maintain high humidity and good air circulation and keep temperatures between 16-27oC. Expose to as much light as possible in winter but provide shade from the mid-day sun in summer. See carnivorous plant cultivation for further details

Propagation

Propagate by seed; scatter seed on sphagnum moss and keep in bright light and humid conditions. Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning is necessary, remove dead or decaying plant material as seen

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and mealybugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey mould

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