Question

Helianphora   Allexpert,

I got this Helianphora in January.  Right now the plant is producing a weird pitcher in the form of a flower or a deformed pitcher.  If this is a flower will it produce seeds?  Look forward to hearing what this structure is on the plant.

Answer
Hi Weylin,

It probably is a flower, but no it won't produce seeds.  You would need two plants that were genetically different, and they are difficult to pollinate since it takes a particular vibration to get the stamens to release pollen.  However, the flowers are quite pretty, so it fun to have one blooming.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com