Cephalotus follicularis Labill.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Cephalotus follicularis · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q140898 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Cephalotus follicularis Hennern 3.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Zwergkrug · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Australian pitcher plant · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Cephalotus tip: The Albany pitcher plant likes cool roots – a clay pot watered from below.
Cephalotus follicularis – what to know
Cephalotus follicularis – family: Cephalotaceae, genus: Cephalotus. Native range: Australia (SW-Western Australia), Western Australia, Global. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 3 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Cephalotus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Cephalotus follicularis?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Cephalotus follicularis need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Cephalotus follicularis get?
Keep it above 3 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Cephalotus follicularis toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cephalotus follicularis flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Cephalotus: Typical flowering time: June, July.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Data sources: GBIF.org – Cephalotus follicularis (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q140898 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Cephalotus follicularis Hennern 3.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Zwergkrug (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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