Carnivorous PlantPerennialDifficult

Chimanta Sun Pitcher

Heliamphora chimantensis

Family: Sarraceniaceae

Chimanta Sun Pitcher grows in bright indirect light and prefers cool wet acidic substrate. Water needs: High.

How to Grow Chimanta Sun Pitcher

Chimanta Sun Pitcher growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Cool wet acidic substrate with a soil pH of 4.0-5.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Chimanta Sun Pitcher as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.

Plant Overview

Chimanta Sun Pitcher (Heliamphora chimantensis) is listed in the Sarraceniaceae family and categorized as a carnivorous plant with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.

Plant ID
PLT-1075
Family
Sarraceniaceae
Plant type
Carnivorous Plant
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Difficult

Growing Conditions

Chimanta Sun Pitcher is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Cool wet acidic substrate. The listed soil pH range is 4.0-5.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.

Hardiness zones
10-12
Sunlight
Bright indirect light
Soil
Cool wet acidic substrate
Soil pH
4.0-5.5
Water needs
High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
30-90 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.