Australian pitcher plant Cephalotus follicularis

ABOUT
Cephalotus follicularis is a small, low-growing, clump-formingcarnivorous plant. Non-carnivorous leaves produced in spring are flat, hairy and bright green whilst the pitcher-forming leaves are 2-4cm long and develop a dark red colour under bright sunlight or remain green in shadier conditions. The mouth of the pitcher is rimmed with 24 ribs or teeth. In summer a flower stem up to 60cm tall bears small white-pale green flowers
About this plant
Names
Family
Cephalotaceae
Synonyms
Australian pitcher plant
Characteristics
Foliage type
Semi-evergreen
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H2
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
None required
Soil
Sand, SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Low Maintenance Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by seed, from root cuttings or leaf cuttings or by division
Pests
Susceptible to scale insects
Diseases
Generally trouble free