Brocchinia reducta is the only known fully carnivorous Bromeliaceae (Bromeliad), while others are still in precarnivory. The water-filled leaf funnels contain glands on the leaves that secrete substances used to metabolize organic material. The glands above the leaf funnels secrete a wax, which is necessary for the catching mechanism, because the insects can no longer find a hold on the waxed surfaces due to the sticking of the legs with wax. This interesting bromeliad is found terrestrially in the Gran Sabana and the summit of several tepuis in southern Venezuela to northwestern Guyana at 500-2900 m.a.s.l..In nature it can grow up to 50-60 cm tall with its inflorescence. Besides carnivory, the leaf funnels have the function of habitats for various other organisms. A well-known example is Utricularia humboldtii, which has the largest bladder-trap within the genus. B. reducta can be cultivated on a windowsill without any problems.
You are bidding on the plant shown in Figure 1. The plant is in excellent health and already measures more than 40 cm in diameter!Triphyophyllum peltatum is one of the least well-known carnivorous plants and, apart from a few botanical gardens, is practically never grown in cultivation. This tropical liana from West Africa is characterised by the fact that it only occasionally produces leaves that trap and digest insects. These trap leaves are reminiscent of Drosera, Byblis or Drosophyllum. In cultivation, the formation of trap leaves can be triggered by a phosphate deficiency.An absolutely fascinating plant!!!Please note! I have little experience regarding the sensitivity of the roots. For dispatch to non-EU countries, the roots must be thoroughly cleared of growing medium. I cannot guarantee that the plant will not suffer as a result. I therefore strongly recommend this auction only for bids from within the EU.Bids from non-EU countries are at your own risk – for the reasons stated above, I cannot guarantee that the plant will arrive in good condition in such cases!
A very interesting Heliamphora companion plant that is very rarely available.