Cephalotus (Australian Pitcker Plant) – Care Leaflet

Summer

> A position on a windowsill, greenhouse or conservatory, full sun.

> Rainwater only, water from the top, let the plant drink the water before re-watering (feel the weight)

> You cannot overwater the plant in summer

Feeding: we have never found this to be necessary, as the plants only require a few insects per year to survive.

Winter

> These plants are not hardy, so move indoors (windowsill, conservator) or preferably in a greenhouse on a frost stat.

> The plants will have a dormancy period, when they may not look as good as in the summer.

During this period, the main risk to the plant is rotting caused by fungal diseases, usually a result of overwatering. Reduce watering, keeping the plant damp, but never let them dry out completely.

Rainwater alternatives: distilled, de-ionised, reverse osmosis water

Repotting: When the plant is bursting out of its pot, in a specific peat and perlite mixture or specialist peat free mix (both available from our online shop).

We highly recommend you research your plants on the internet for more detailed information, or browse our website.