Heliamphora nutans is native to the Tepuis of South America and was the first species of Heliamphora to be discovered in 1838. It prefers cool daytime temperatures and a well-draining growing media that is low in nutrients. The carnivorous pitchers produce downward pointing hairs that force prey farther into the traps. See size descriptions below.
Description
Size and packing method: Medium plants have 1-2 mature pitchers about 3 inches tall and large plants have 1-2 mature pitchers about 4-5 inches tall. Plants ship potted in sphagnum moss. If selecting a bare root plant plus soil mix, you will receive two cups of our prepackaged Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix in addition to the bare root plant. This quantity of soil is roughly enough to fill one 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 inch square pot.
Growing requirements
Light: Full sun
Growing media: Long-fiber sphagnum moss or peat, perlite and sand
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, or fish food every 2-3 weeks, fertilizer such as Osmocote may be added to pitchers sparingly
Humidity: 50-90%
Water: Keep wet at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 65-80°F during the day, 10°F drop at night preferred but not necessary
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Matthew B. (verified owner) –
I was pleasantly surprised with the size of the plant and the shipping was super quick.
Michael Nesbit (verified owner) –
I went ahead and bought the large size and was not disappointed! The plant is gorgeous, well established, and packed so carefully.
Andrew F. (verified owner) –
Excellent quality and size
Dusty Dawson (verified owner) –
This is amazing! My only regret is I wished I had bought it sooner!
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Jennifer Holstein (verified owner) –
She’s perfect!!!!!
Vaughn T. (verified owner) –
It arrived in great condition and was packaged very nicely! This was my first purchase from curious plant but it definitely won’t be my last.
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Franccesca Estrada (verified owner) –
Waay bigger than expected
Fidel Hernandez (verified owner) –
Is beautiful plants