Cephalotus Species, Albany Pitcher Plant, Australian Pitcher Plant

Cephalotus follicularis

Genus
Cephalotus (kef-a-LO-tus)
Species
follicularis (fol-lik-yoo-LAY-riss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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