Cephalotus follicularis

$49.95

Ease to Grow: Moderate
Dormancy: Yes
Native Range: Sandy-peat wetlands of coastal southwestern Australia
Zones: 10 (9-11)

Cephalotus follicularis, the Australian Pitcher Plant or Albany Pitcher Plant, is a unique compact carnivorous plant with numerous moccasin shaped traps forming a tight rosette or mass of traps.  Traps are typically 1/4" to 2" in size depending upon age and growing conditions. They are often burgundy to dark maroon in full sun and greener in lower light. The hoods are thick and cup shaped with translucent windows, and frequently have red and white "stripes". They cover the small "mouth" which is lined with toothy looking ribbed lips that are often maroon or blackish in color. In its natural habitat it grows in Mediterranean climates in coastal, damp, peat/sandy heathlands. They can tolerate a light frost. Albany Pitcher Plant flowers are small and inconspicuous on long stems in late Spring. They are infrequent in cultivation, and seeds are even rarer. It likes being pot-bound, which actually encourages the formation of new plants from root buds. Root divisions and leaf cutting work. Root cuttings are easier.  It often grows with Drosera hamiltonii, D. pulchella, D. binata T-form and Utricularia simplex. This selection comes from root cuttings and are identical to the parents. It is a remarkable and charming pitcher plant, growing well on the window sill, terrarium and greenhouse.

Height: 3+"
Plant Type: Perennial, Mediterranean
Soil: Live Sphagnum Moss or Cephalotus Soil Mix
Light: Bright indirect indoors, full to partial sun outdoors
Use: Does well on the windowsill, in terrariums or greenhouse.

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GREG HARDEN
CEPHALOTUS Follicularis,

Very cool, lots of color I really like it
In my collection i have already ordered some more thanks,,Greg Harden

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Tom Rowlands
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Though the carrier delivered 3 days late, the little guy came in great shape. A lot of care in packaging. It's going to be a different than any other CP that I have. I appreciate all the advice that Colin has given since I started purchasing from CPN a while ago.

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Bonnie Wernex
OMG. Beautiful

Arrived in perfect condition. The extra care in packaging protected the plant and was easy to remove I will order again from this company.

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Cameron Reid
Great addition to my small collection

I have watched it grow a little more every day.

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Lynn S. Wiand
Arrived safely packed and very healthy

I am looking forward for its first blooming…the plant is large enough to bloom when it is in its blooming season. This my second of this plant so i know it will do fine here as I have it next to my first one that seems to always be in bloom.

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