Cephalotus follicularis TYPICAL

Cephlotus follicularis occurs in southern coastal districts of the Southwest botanical province in Australia: Warren, southern Jarrah Forest and Esperance Plains. Its habitat is moist peaty sand in swamps or along creeks and streams. It is alsotolerant of less damp situations. Its population in the wild has been reduced by habitat destruction and overcollecting to the point that it is now classified as vulnerable species (VU) by the IUCN.

In the wild, Cephalotus follicularis prefer warm day-time temperatures of up to 25°C during the growing season, coupled with cool night-time temperatures. During winter the lowest temperature shouldn't fall below 5°C. A dormancy period is probably crucial to long-term health of the plant.This should be replicated as much as possible in cultivation. It is commonly grown in a mixture of sphagnum peat moss, perlite, and sand, a reasonable humidity (60–80%) is also preferred. The plants become colourful and grow vigorously when kept in direct sunlight, while plants cultivated in bright shade remain green.

Interesting fact: the larvae of Badisis ambulans, an ant-like wingless micropezid fly, develop inside the pitchers. They have never been found anywhere else.

Cephalotus exhibits heterophylly, as it has 2 types of leaves: normal ones and pitchers.

Cephalotus follicularis are cultivated worldwide. Some 20 clones are known at this time.

We currently stock S size plants.