Martin Hingst Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 (edited) Our last day on Amuri. We had high expectations - reach that gorge where the "new" Heliamphora should grow, and of course find it there! So we started early in the morning, the plan was: without bigger stops ;-) OK, no way around these H. pulchella ... A first group, nicely coloured and shaped: Especially beautiful in backlight: At some spots the plants got really dark. I do not really believe in a variety or such of its own, because transitions were smooth. Anyway, here a very dark plant - even the newest, recently opened pitcher is already dark red. Very noble looking plant: A beautiful Heliamphora island with some quite dark plants: But now to the other species. This time we reached the gorge early, and found a way in. And were soon successful. First the plant that later on should get the name H. uncinata. Typical feature is the spiked nectar hood: In the gorge the light situation was different to the open meadows: weak, diffuse light. The plant is adapted to these conditions: large, green pitchers without red pigmentation or hairs inside (that are mostly for UV protection) The red dots are nectar glands. The plants grew directly on the vertical walls: a bit closer: Next to it: H. exappendiculata, with its just tiny nectar spoons embedded in the tip of the pitcher: So we had found all three species! Not sure if in between there are other species described for Amuri? But I am sure that H. pulchella will stay the queen for me The gorge had a very special atmosphere - and brought us some more fantastic discoveries. I will show you some more pictures in Part V. But to end this part, one more H. pulchella we found on our way back to the camp. Maybe the most beautiful? Andreas and Holger at work - Anja lets the gentlemen go first A closer view: and two close-ups: That's for Heliamphora on Amuri. Hope to see you in the Heliamphora gorge - part V and last of this series (see the linked square buttuns below for navigation through this series). regards Martin Edited April 27, 2014 by Martin Hingst 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel O. Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 You are absolutely right, H. puchella is still the queen with this fantastic coloration, really unbelievable. Thanks for these pictures. Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 those pulchella are amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alooha Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 all amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Hingst Posted April 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Thanks for your nice comments :-) There will be an Auyan series not too far in the future - with also some really nice plants :-) regards Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnaudcarni Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 superb the pulchella are really really beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwano Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I can say "wow" only. Awesome pictures, thank you. Is it B. reducta that we can see on the 12th pic ? You have the luck to observe such amazing plants in situ. I think I could give all what I have to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GvG Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Just "WoW" !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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