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Sunpitchers
« Thread Started on Feb 4, 2008, 6:19am »
Hello !


Heliamphora is my favourite genus along with Nepenthes.


This my latest heliamphora folliculata pitcher.
The nectar spoons gets better and better:





Here is my first Heliamphora glabra adult pitcher. The nectar spoon looks ike a swan head, eh?




And this is my favourite hybrid:
Heliamphora nutans x ionasii:





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« Reply #1 on Feb 4, 2008, 9:33am »
Such a beauty! I've always wanted to grow this but it's kinda difficult to grow as it needs cooler temperatures right. Perhaps I must think of building a cold terrarium.
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Re: Sunpitchers
« Reply #2 on Feb 4, 2008, 6:26pm »
Think about the electricity bills.... it always discourage me.... not to mention adding AC mean more Green House gases released into the atmosphere...
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« Reply #3 on Feb 4, 2008, 6:41pm »
Hi sockhom,

What is the ideal temp and conditions to grow these?

Thanks!
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« Reply #4 on Feb 5, 2008, 3:03pm »
And here is mine H.nutans in flower:

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« Reply #5 on Feb 5, 2008, 3:06pm »
BTW: grow conditions are 22C in winter and 30C in summer. Temperatures are constant and don change too much during day. I grow

H.nutans
H.sarracenioides
H.neblinae
H.tatei
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H.pulchella
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« Reply #6 on Feb 5, 2008, 10:33pm »
Hi sockhom and milossula,

Hmm, my growing condition in the morning during raining season is 26C and 30C in the afternoon. During the hot months, morning temperatures are about 28C and afternoon up to 34C.

Do you think I can give it a try?

What is the light intensity or amount of sunlight that you guys give to your plants?

P/s: milossula, those flowers are so beautiful on your H. nutans. « Last Edit: Feb 5, 2008, 10:40pm by David »Link to Post - Back to Top LoggedMy Wantlist strath76
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« Reply #7 on Feb 6, 2008, 10:48am »
David, I have grown Heliamphora's in warm conditions. Granted not quite as warm as yours year round but summer conditions are certainly hot (several days over 40). I have mine planted in polystyrene (I got what they call here a 'Waffle Pack' which is used when they pour slabs for houses. This is a large piece of polystyrene that has cells about 4 inches across. I have cut one of these down and filed it with sphagnum moss. I then keep a bottle of water in the fridge and use this to water the plant two or three times a day to keep the root temperature down. If you follow these steps you should be able to grow them. I think the important factors with these plants are root temperature (cool) and humidity (high). I have it reported in a book that many people have success with Heliamphora when they grow them in the same conditions as Highland Nepenthes.
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« Reply #8 on Feb 6, 2008, 12:54pm »
Hmm, looks like there's a chance that they will survive in my conditions. At the moment my terrariums have about 2 inches of water at the bottom of my CPs. Perhaps I can use that to cool the roots. Maybe get a chiller used for marine fish to chill the water. Then place the pots on the cold water.
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« Reply #9 on Feb 7, 2008, 2:49am »
Try it,
first use any hybrids which are more tolerant or H.nutans, H.minor. I dont use any cooling. I have there only small water pump from car, which is switched every hour for one minute.
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« Reply #10 on Feb 7, 2008, 5:18pm »
Ok, will source around for the plants.

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« Reply #11 on Feb 7, 2008, 10:29pm »
David,

Count me in as interested party too

If you find anything gimme a holler.
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« Reply #12 on Feb 7, 2008, 11:16pm »

Quote:David,

Count me in as interested party too

If you find anything gimme a holler.

Ok Athene,

I've just checked out the usual sites for seeds. No luck. All sold out. Will wait and see.

Unless we purchase plants. Wistuba has a wide range of plants and hybrids. However, as you know plants are sold in Euros. Let me explore. Have to also get paperwork and certs since it is plants and not seeds. « Last Edit: Feb 7, 2008, 11:16pm by David »Link to Post - Back to Top LoggedMy Wantlist strath76
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« Reply #13 on Feb 8, 2008, 9:00am »
[/quote]Unless we purchase plants. Wistuba has a wide range of plants and hybrids. However, as you know plants are sold in Euros. Let me explore. Have to also get paperwork and certs since it is plants and not seeds.[/quote]

David, I have posted the site for an enthusiast in Melbourne, Australia who sells tissue culture Heliamphora's. Last time I purchased from him it cost $38.50 for a flask. If you check out the website the details will be there. You get 20 plants per flask. Not sure what he would charge to post to you but I know he does send overseas.

I have been very happy with the plants that I have received from him in the past. I have just finished hardening of the flask of H. minor i received at the start of December and coulodn't be happier.

http://www.carnivorousplants.com.au/cpflasks.htm
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Re: Sunpitchers
« Reply #14 on Feb 12, 2008, 8:43am »
Hi there strath76,

Just got back from my CNY exodus. So tired. Anyway, thanks for the link. I'll include this link in the archive for online nurseries. Will check it out. « Last Edit: Feb 12, 2008, 8:52am by David »