{"product_id":"heliamphora-hetrodoxa-x-minor","title":"Sun Pitcher Plant, Heliamphora heterodoxa x minor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHeliamphora heterodoxa × minor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeliamphora heterodoxa\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eminor\u003c\/em\u003e is a carnivorous sun pitcher hybrid with upright, urn-shaped traps and distinctive nectar spoons above their openings. The yellow-green pitchers can develop red margins and reddish colouring under suitable light, while the nectar spoons provide a vivid focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cross combines \u003cem\u003eH. heterodoxa\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eH. minor\u003c\/em\u003e and is generally considered more forgiving in cultivation than many pure \u003cem\u003eHeliamphora\u003c\/em\u003e species. It remains a plant for a deliberately managed growing environment: bright light, cool to mild temperatures and good humidity are central to successful growth. As it establishes, it can form a cluster of pitchers, allowing the contrast between new traps and mature, coloured pitchers to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHeliamphora heterodoxa\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003eminor\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun pitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivorous pitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinguishing features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, urn-shaped pitchers with nectar spoons and red colouring under suitable light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, humid conditions with cool to mild temperatures and cooler nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide very bright light while keeping the plant cool, avoiding heat build-up in enclosed terrariums or direct, hot afternoon sun. Suitable grow lights can help provide consistent illumination. Maintain good humidity with air movement, rather than stagnant, overheated conditions. Use clean, low-mineral water such as rainwater, distilled water or reverse-osmosis water, and keep the growing medium consistently moist. Provide a cooler night-time period and monitor temperatures closely during hot weather. This hybrid is more tolerant than many species, but should not be treated as an ordinary warm-room houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e0d9ce; border-radius: 6px; padding: 16px; margin: 24px 0; background-color: #faf8f5;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarnivorous plant care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/4-simple-rules-for-successfully-growing-carnivorous-plants\"\u003eGrowing Carnivorous Plants: A Practical Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for guidance on water, light, placement and seasonal care for your plant type.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wallies Carnies","offers":[{"title":"Small plant in 9cm plastic pot","offer_id":68655316435250,"sku":"WC-HM01S","price":650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium plant in 9cm plastic pot","offer_id":68655316468018,"sku":"WC-HM01M","price":650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large plant in 12cm plastic pot","offer_id":68655316500786,"sku":"WC-HM01L","price":650.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0891\/6016\/files\/IMG_5997.jpg?v=1794488594","url":"https:\/\/www.bonsaitree.co.za\/products\/heliamphora-hetrodoxa-x-minor","provider":"Bonsai Tree (Pty) Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}