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Heliamphora Nutans (AUS)
Clean, upright pitchers with bright colour and easy-going character.
Released in limited numbers. Not always available.
Heliamphora nutans (AUS) is one of the most recognisable and widely grown Heliamphora species forms in Australia. It’s known for its tidy, upright pitchers and bright red nectar spoons, giving it a fresh, classic Heliamphora look that’s easy to appreciate from the start.
In cultivation, this plant grows reliably and predictably, producing well-shaped pitchers with fresh green bodies and strong red highlights at the spoon. It doesn’t aim to be dramatic or extreme — instead, it offers consistency, balance, and steady progress, making it an excellent plant for learning how Heliamphora respond to light, humidity, and stable conditions.
This is not the most glamorous Heliamphora, but it’s one of the most forgiving — a great place to start and a plant many growers keep long term because it simply performs.
This offering is a division, meaning the plant is genetically identical to the parent. As a result, growth habit, form, and colour are more consistent, with less variation compared to seed-grown plants
A Note on Identification
In Australia, this plant is commonly referred to as Heliamphora nutans, although its characteristics differ noticeably from true H. nutans populations found across various tepuis. For clarity, Flora Quest uses the designation “H. nutans (AUS)” to describe this widely distributed Australian clone group.
This is not a formally described taxonomic name, but a practical way to distinguish it from true locality-based nutans while being transparent with growers and collectors.
Why We Love It
Beginner-Friendly:
One of the easiest Heliamphora to grow successfully.
Classic Look:
Upright pitchers with bright red nectar spoons.
Reliable Growth:
Consistent, steady pitcher production under stable conditions.
Great Learning Plant:
Ideal for understanding light, humidity, and watering balance.
Honest & Dependable:
Not flashy, but dependable and rewarding.
Potential Pitcher Height
Under optimal conditions and with maturity, pitchers may reach approximately 20–30 cm in height.
Actual size and colour will vary depending on growing environment, plant age, and individual genetics.
Care Summary
Difficulty: Beginner
Bright, diffused light · 70–90% humidity · Day 18–24 °C / Night 10–15 °C · Pure water preferred (RO or rainwater)
View the full Heliamphora Care Guide
https://www.floraquest.com.au/care-guide/heliamphora
Important
Each plant displays natural variation. Individual specimens may differ in colour, form, and pitcher height.
Temperature and humidity ranges are guidelines only. These plants can tolerate short periods outside the ideal range, provided conditions return to stable levels.
Clean, upright pitchers with bright colour and easy-going character.
Released in limited numbers. Not always available.
Heliamphora nutans (AUS) is one of the most recognisable and widely grown Heliamphora species forms in Australia. It’s known for its tidy, upright pitchers and bright red nectar spoons, giving it a fresh, classic Heliamphora look that’s easy to appreciate from the start.
In cultivation, this plant grows reliably and predictably, producing well-shaped pitchers with fresh green bodies and strong red highlights at the spoon. It doesn’t aim to be dramatic or extreme — instead, it offers consistency, balance, and steady progress, making it an excellent plant for learning how Heliamphora respond to light, humidity, and stable conditions.
This is not the most glamorous Heliamphora, but it’s one of the most forgiving — a great place to start and a plant many growers keep long term because it simply performs.
This offering is a division, meaning the plant is genetically identical to the parent. As a result, growth habit, form, and colour are more consistent, with less variation compared to seed-grown plants
A Note on Identification
In Australia, this plant is commonly referred to as Heliamphora nutans, although its characteristics differ noticeably from true H. nutans populations found across various tepuis. For clarity, Flora Quest uses the designation “H. nutans (AUS)” to describe this widely distributed Australian clone group.
This is not a formally described taxonomic name, but a practical way to distinguish it from true locality-based nutans while being transparent with growers and collectors.
Why We Love It
Beginner-Friendly:
One of the easiest Heliamphora to grow successfully.
Classic Look:
Upright pitchers with bright red nectar spoons.
Reliable Growth:
Consistent, steady pitcher production under stable conditions.
Great Learning Plant:
Ideal for understanding light, humidity, and watering balance.
Honest & Dependable:
Not flashy, but dependable and rewarding.
Potential Pitcher Height
Under optimal conditions and with maturity, pitchers may reach approximately 20–30 cm in height.
Actual size and colour will vary depending on growing environment, plant age, and individual genetics.
Care Summary
Difficulty: Beginner
Bright, diffused light · 70–90% humidity · Day 18–24 °C / Night 10–15 °C · Pure water preferred (RO or rainwater)
View the full Heliamphora Care Guide
https://www.floraquest.com.au/care-guide/heliamphora
Important
Each plant displays natural variation. Individual specimens may differ in colour, form, and pitcher height.
Temperature and humidity ranges are guidelines only. These plants can tolerate short periods outside the ideal range, provided conditions return to stable levels.