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Carnivorous Partly documented

Heliamphora sarracenioides

A sun pitcher known only from Ptari-tepui in Bolívar, Venezuela, at about 2400–2450 m, named for its unusually broad, Sarracenia-like lid. Only about 200 mature plants were counted when it was described in 2005, and the exact site is kept confidential. Treat it as a highland Heliamphora: bright light, cool nights, constant moisture and very high humidity.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

A terrestrial, clump-forming pitcher plant of a tepui summit. Published detail on its microhabitat is scarce; highland Heliamphora typically grow in open, waterlogged, nutrient-poor peat and moss among low shrubs and sedges, exposed to sun between frequent cloud, mist and rain.

About 2400–2450 m on Ptari-tepui, which places it among the high-altitude species of the genus. No wild GBIF records were usable for measurement.

Venezuela (Bolívar)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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