Cephalotus Update Apr 2022

Carnivorous plants are interesting and always arouse curiosity. This is especially so with Cephalotus follicularisIts otherwise known as the Albany pitcher plant. With it's intricate small pitchers it really is a plant which is much sought after.
It's been over 2 years since I produced my video of my first ever batch of Cephalotus. Back then it was an exciting time for me as it was the first time I had attempted to grow these carnivorous plants. At the same time I didn't know what to expect.
Well I'm happy to say the very same plants are still alive and producing beautiful pitchers. One particular plant has really taken off and has taught me so much in the way Cephalotus grow. In this video I go into a lot of detail explaining how the plants look and how they've developed since I first got them. I also explain the growing environment and care tips I have provided for the plants.
Hopefully I can inspire anyone thinking about growing Cephalotus to actually give these plants a go......they really are a lot of fun and really command attention. Happy growing to you all from Succulent Flytraps.
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[@pinecone.jeff.carnivores]

The nylon stings are a fantastic idea for keeping the soil moist but not soggy by relying on capillary action for watering instead of the tray method. I have a tiny Ceph right now but when it's time to repot to a larger pot, I'm gonna try this nylon string method. :)

[@succulentflytraps]

Good on you ! Wicks have worked really well foir me and I love how controlled the delivery of water is. From my own research you dont get a second chance with Cephalotus from over watering.....that's why capillary watering became my focus. You can try nylon or in my case polyester.......happy growing to you!

[@pinecone.jeff.carnivores]

@@succulentflytraps Ah, polyester, not nylon... I was just going on my memory for that. LOL. Thanks for the correction. :)

[@succulentflytraps]

@@pinecone.jeff.carnivores I actually tried nylon and it worked great. I find that polyester is softer and easier to work with although the fibres can unravel a bit if you're not careful.

[@ayes1669]

They're native plants of australia... Can you grow them in a large container in your backyard?

[@succulentflytraps]

Hi there ....they are native to Australia. With regards to growing them in large containers it depends what you mean by 'large'. This is my first time growing Cephalotus so I can't say with confidence whether you can grow them in large pots. You'll have go to online and do some research here. However from what I've seen from one of my plants in how it likes to spread outwards I'm inclined to try out a shallow plastic tray. I'd have to drill holes in the base of the tray to keep the peat moss medium damp. I'd also drill holes on the side walls say about 2cm high to avoid high water levels. I reckon it would look really nice in an open water tray. I would love to see how the Cephalotus develops. I would try out a small tray at first and gradually increase the trays size as needed. I've had experience with water trays as pots with my carnivorous plant miniature garden that I created a couple of years ago.....it looks great!

[@ayes1669]

@@succulentflytraps that will be a nice project. I live in canada and it’s possible for me to plant some sarracenias, temperate drosera and pinguicula in my small backyard bog

[@Lustmord66]

They look great. So when will they be available for sale in your shop?

[@succulentflytraps]

Hi there ...I'm trying my best to get increase my stock. I'll see in early spring when I divide the plant and see if I can sell a few......fingers crossed.

[@chickenporkadob0]

do you sell one of these beautiful plants?

[@voseerie1439]

Do you sell any large established plants by chance? Which plant would you recommend for living outside for flys ? We get so many and constantly fill those nasty smelling fly catches! I’m considering getting some Sundews myself for gnats,

[@succulentflytraps]

Hi there.......for catching large numbers of flies for outdoors you can't go past Ssrracenia (North American pitcher plants). Just one look at the size of the pitchers (especially flava species) gives you an idea of just how many flies can fit into the pitchers. They really are the ultimate fly catchers because of the sheer numbers of insects they catch. When it comes to gnats I recommend Sundews which are great at catching smaller flies (such as gnats). Sundews are also suitable as indoor pot plants where gnats can be found.

[@avgoud4788]

Will it grow in south indian region ?

[@succulentflytraps]

Hi there .....if you wish to grow your outdoors all year round I suggest having a look at the average temperatures for Albany in Western Australia where the plants come from. They expect seasonal temoerature changes throughout the year. So if your area is similar in temperature and experiences seasonal changes then its worth trying to grow them .......happy growing!