Cephalotus Species, Albany Pitcher Plant, Australian Pitcher Plant
Cephalotusfollicularis

Family: Cephalotaceae Genus: Cephalotus (kef-a-LO-tus)
Species: follicularis (fol-lik-yoo-LAY-riss)

Category

Carnivorous and Insectivorous

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

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

Where to Grow

Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Green
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

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