Heliamphora sarracenioides
Sarracenia-like sun pitcher
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About
This species is notable for its extremely wide pitcher lid, which gives it a resemblance to North American *Sarracenia* species, setting it apart from its close relatives.
Field notes
Morphology
The species is characterized by an extremely wide pitcher lid.
Distribution & habitat
Endemic to Ptari Tepui in Bolívar state, Venezuela.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 2,200–2,400 m
- Altitude Class
- highland
- Native To
- Venezuela
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- difficult
- Temperature
- Day 16–22°C / Night 6–12°C
- Humidity
- 75–95%
- Notes
- Distinctive hooded pitchers resembling Sarracenia. Ptari Tepui.
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