{"product_id":"australsk-kandebaerer-cephalotus-follicularis","title":"Albany pitcher plant (Cephalotus follicularis)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Cephalotus follicularis\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian pitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albany pitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Note: Small plants\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCephalotus follicularis,\u003c\/em\u003e also known as the Albany pitcher plant, is a small carnivorous plant famous for its unique, pitcher-shaped traps. These modified, funnel-shaped leaves attract, capture, and digest insects, which the plant uses as a source of nutrients in the otherwise nutrient-poor environment where it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCephalotus follicularis\u003c\/em\u003e is endemic to southwestern Australia, specifically around the Albany region. It grows naturally in boggy, sandy, and acidic soil areas, where it has adapted to thrive in a climate with cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough \u003cem\u003eCephalotus follicularis\u003c\/em\u003e can be somewhat demanding, it can thrive with the right care. Here are some basic guidelines for looking after it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant thrives best in partial shade to indirect sunlight. Avoid too much direct, strong sun, which can damage the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a well-draining, acidic soil mixture (such as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\" title=\"Special soil for carnivorous plants\"\u003especial soil for carnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e), e.g., a mix of sphagnum moss and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/perlite-3-liter-2-6-mm\" title=\"Perlite\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e or sand. Avoid regular potting soil, as it may be too nutrient-rich.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use only rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water, as the plant is sensitive to minerals in regular tap water. Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid letting it become waterlogged. This is easiest done by letting the pot sit in a saucer that is regularly filled with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCephalotus follicularis\u003c\/em\u003e prefers high humidity. A terrarium or greenhouse can help maintain appropriate humidity levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant thrives best at temperatures between 15-25°C, with slightly cooler temperatures at night. Avoid extreme heat. It also does not tolerate frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCephalotus follicularis\u003c\/em\u003e can catch and digest insects on its own. If there are not many insects in the area, you can feed it occasionally with small insects such as flies or mosquitoes. Avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these care tips, \u003cem\u003eCephalotus follicularis\u003c\/em\u003e can be a fascinating and beautiful addition to your collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/kodaedende-planter\"\u003ecarnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eREMEMBER\u003c\/span\u003e the right soil \u003ca title=\"Carnivorous plant soil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kodaedende-plantejord-5-l\"\u003eCarnivorous plant soil.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Also read about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/guide-til-pasning-og-pleje-af-kodaedende-planter?\" title=\"Guide to the care of carnivorous plants\"\u003egeneral care of carnivorous plants.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The images are intended as examples of the plant and do not necessarily represent the exact plant being purchased.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49094795067660,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Cephalotus_follicularis_3.jpg?v=1720092750","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/australsk-kandebaerer-cephalotus-follicularis","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}