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South American pitcher plant

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A carnivorous perennial to 45cm tall.Pitchers to 30cm tall and 10cm wide at the lip are formed fromcone-shaped green leaves shaded red. Nodding white flowers with red bractsare borne on stems in spring

Scientific classification

Species: South American pitcher plant (Heliamphora nutans)
Genus: Heliamphora
Family: Sarraceniaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen · Semi evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of South American pitcher plant

Distribution map

Northern Southern America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of South American pitcher plant

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South American pitcher plant care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

None required

Propagation

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

Growing

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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