South American pitcher plant

How to Grow and Care for South American pitcher plant

South American pitcher plant · Heliamphora nutans

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing South American pitcher plant

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Care difficulty4 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

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

How to Water South American pitcher plant?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for South American pitcher plant?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for South American pitcher plant?

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What Soil Is Best for South American pitcher plant?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for South American pitcher plant?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize South American pitcher plant?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune South American pitcher plant?

None required

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How to Propagate South American pitcher plant?

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

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How to Transplant South American pitcher plant?

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How to Care for South American pitcher plant in Winter?

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How to Plant South American pitcher plant?

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

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How to Repot South American pitcher plant?

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How to Harvest South American pitcher plant?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble free

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The Toxicity of South American pitcher plant

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Attributes of South American pitcher plant

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen · Semi evergreen
HabitBushy
OriginNorthern Southern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Heliamphora nutans
Genus
Heliamphora
Family
Sarraceniaceae
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