Experience the allure of Heliamphora "Cherry Top", a captivating hybrid pitcher plant that brings a touch of the extraordinary to any indoor garden. This hybrid is a relatively recent unregistered cultivar between Heliamphora minor and Heliamphora heterodoxa, known for its carnivorous pitcher plants native to the tepuis of South America. Heliamphora "Cherry Top" stands out with its vibrant red "cherry" colored tops on the pitchers, contrasting beautifully against the green of the rest of the pitcher, making it a visually striking specimen.
Product Details:
- Well-Planted Specimen: Heliamphora "Cherry Top" is being sold planted in long-fibered sphagnum moss in a 3-inch pot, providing the ideal substrate for healthy growth.
- Photographic Representation: The product image in the listing is representative of what you will receive.
Growing Heliamphora "Cherry Top":
- Perfect for Indoor Cultivation: Heliamphora "Cherry Top" is ideal for an indoor set-up, especially for enthusiasts looking to create a little slice of the tepui environment at home.
- Lighting Needs: This pitcher plant thrives in bright light. A location near a windowsill that receives ample sunlight or under artificial grow lights is perfect for promoting healthy pitcher growth.
- Watering Requirements: Keep the sphagnum moss consistently moist but not waterlogged. Using distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water is recommended to avoid mineral buildup.
- Humidity and Temperature: Heliamphora "Cherry Top" prefers high humidity, which can be achieved in a typical indoor environment with the use of a cloche or terrarium. Average room temperatures are suitable, but avoid extreme temperature fluctuations.
- Feeding Strategy: As a carnivorous plant, Heliamphora "Cherry Top" captures and digests small insects within its pitchers. In an indoor setting, the plant will often catch enough prey on its own, but it can be supplemented with small insects or Maxsea 16-16-16 fertilizer if insect activity is low.
- Soil Composition: The long-fibered sphagnum moss provided is ideal for Heliamphora "Cherry Top", ensuring proper moisture retention and aeration.