Heliamphora Cross Naming Order: Does It Matter?

Michael asks if Heliamphora (nutans × heterodoxa) differs from (heterodoxa × nutans)—does parent order matter?

Expert Explanation: Technical Difference, Often Ignored

Jeff Dallas: Technically, first parent = female (seed bearer), second = pollen donor. Seedlings may slightly favor female parent (observed in Sarracenia). But names are commonly transposed. Ask seller if they know; they may not if bought elsewhere.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com