We revisited Heliamphora ionasi in January 2004. Nothing of our fascination for this incredible species was lost over the years! We found a new site with lowe vegetation as compared to the site of 1989. As a consequence the plants here are more colorful growing in much more sun.
H. ionasi (Ilu Tepui) Floweing plant at exposed location.
H. ionasi (Ilu Tepui) Pitcher.
H. ionasi (Ilu Tepui) Nicely the huge "mouth" of H. ionasi, the pitcher being almost invisible between low vegetation is shown.
H. ionasi (Ilu Tepui) Note the coarse hair.
H. ionasi (Ilu Tepui) Huge rosette of Heliamphora ionasi.
H. ionasi (Ilu Tepui) The plant is almost invisible except for the flowers.
