About
A notable species, *Heliamphora heterodoxa*, is characterized by its vigorous growth and a distinctive large, overhanging nectar spoon. It is native to the upland wetlands of Venezuela and adjacent Guyana.
Field notes
Morphology
The plant exhibits a large, overhanging nectar spoon.
Distribution & habitat
Venezuela and adjacent Guyana, specifically upland wetlands and lower elevation Pantepui habitats (approx. 1200m - 1500m a.s.l.).
History & etymology
The name heterodoxa was given by J.A. Steyermark, meaning "variable," due to the considerable variation observed within the species. It was first discovered in 1944 on the slopes interlinking Ptari-tepui and Sororopan-tepui and formally described in 1951.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 1,200–2,600 m
- Altitude class
- highland
- Native to
- Venezuela
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Temperature
- Day 18–24°C / Night 10–16°C
- Humidity
- 70–90%
- Notes
- Widely distributed. Tolerates warmer intermediate conditions.