Cephalotus follicularis

Cephalotus follicularis

Price range: $38.00 through $120.00

(194 customer reviews)

Cephalotus follicularis (a.k.a. the Australian or Albany Pitcher Plant) is native to the coastal area of southwestern Australia. The first known reference to the plant is from a diary entry by botanist, Robert Brown, in 1802. The carnivorous pitchers of C. follicularis utilize several tactics for trapping and retaining prey, including semi-transparent “windows” in the lid, bright coloration, nectar, a toothed peristome, and slippery inner walls to name a few. In addition to the carnivorous pitchers, C. follicularis also produces flat, non-carnivorous leaves.

*See size definitions below*

Description

Size and packing method: Small, medium, and large plants are shipped in 2 inch pots. Extra large plants are shipped in 2.5 x 3.5 inch pots. Small plants are about 1 inch in diameter with juvenile pitchers, medium size plants have 1-2 semi-adult pitchers, large plants have 1-2 mature pitchers, extra large plants have several mature pitchers.

Growing conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, or fish food every 2 weeks. Foliar feeding every 2 weeks with Maxsea fertilizer is recommended and may help speed up the production of mature pitchers.
Humidity: 50-80%
Water: Keep damp at all times but not waterlogged, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 33-85°F
Dormancy: Slows or stops growth during winter but foliage will remain intact

Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.

194 reviews for Cephalotus follicularis

  1. Dennis Gaudenti (verified owner)

    Looks really healthy. Thanks.

  2. Mark Lawton (verified owner)

    Beautiful, very large plant!!

  3. Donald Allen (verified owner)

    Great looking plant. Nice size and lots of pitchers. Great service.

  4. Robert S. (verified owner)

    I have done business with Curious Plants many a time over the last several years. Their plants are always of high-quality and I’ve never been disappointed with what I have ordered and their packaging is fantastic.

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