Heliamphora ionasi Yellow with Strips - Chuck L.

Ascend to the ethereal heights of the Guiana Highlands with Heliamphora ionasi Yellow with Strips - Chuck L., a radiant sun pitcher that’s like bottled sunshine from Venezuela’s misty tepuis. Discovered in 1978 between the Ilu and Tramen tepuis at elevations of 1,800–2,500 meters, H. ionasi is the genus’s towering titan, boasting pitchers that stretch up to 18 inches tall with wide, flared mouths—perfect for gulping down hapless insects in a nectar-sweet ambush. This elite Chuck L. clone amps the drama with its signature yellow-hued pitchers accented by bold, striped veins that ripple like golden lightning across a pale canvas, evoking the rare, sun-kissed variants prized by collectors for their luminous allure.

Sourced from a legendary lineage in the carnivorous community, this mature specimen ships as a vigorous division with multiple crowns and established pitchers already unfurling—ready to claim its throne in your highland habitat. Unlike the typical green-veined forms, the “Yellow with Strips” phenotype delivers a softer, buttery glow that intensifies under bright light, making it a standout for those chasing that elusive, ethereal vibe. It’s a slow-burn beauty that rewards patience with prolific growth and those iconic, lily-like flowers on tall scapes come spring.

Highland Grower’s Blueprint:

•  Light: Full-spectrum LEDs or bright, indirect sun (4–6 hours direct); aim for 2,500–4,000 foot-candles to coax out those yellow stripes.

•  Humidity & Temp: 80–95% RH; days 70–80°F, nights dipping to 50–60°F for pitcher perfection—mimic the tepui chill!

•  Soil & Water: Pure live sphagnum moss; keep the tray topped up with distilled or rainwater—consistently wet, but aerated to prevent rot.

•  Feeding: Bacteria-powered digestion means no supplements needed; just let the pitchers pool and prey-plunge.

Plant Specs:

•  Size: Mature division, ~6–8 inches across with 3–5 pitchers

•  Pot Size: Shipped Bare-root, be sure to have a 6 inch pot ready.

•  Growth Habit: Clumping rosette; expands slowly into a golden mound

•  Rarity: Chuck L. Yellow clone—ultra-limited, a holy grail for Heliamphora hunters

Claim this tepui treasure before it vanishes into the clouds—your collection deserves a splash of highland yellow! Order now and let the sun pitchers rise.