🌿 Cephalotus follicularis “Coal Mine Beach” × ‘Big Boy’ (Australian Pitcher Plant)

Cephalotus follicularis “Coal Mine Beach” × ‘Big Boy’ is a unique seed-grown hybrid of the Australian pitcher plant, a fascinating carnivorous species native to southwestern Australia.

Because this plant is grown from seed, it may show slight variations in size, shape, and coloration. This cross combines desirable traits from both parent plants and can develop impressive pitchers as it matures.

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Plant will be shipped potted in a 2.5" pot
• Seed-grown plant (each one is unique)
• Ready to grow—no immediate setup needed

Plant sizes:

• Small: ~1" in diameter, mostly non-carnivorous leaves or very small pitchers
• Medium: ~1–1.5" in diameter, includes 1–2 juvenile pitchers
• Large: ~1.5–2" in diameter, a mix of juvenile to larger pitchers
• XL: ~2–3" in diameter, fuller plant with juvenile to larger pitchers

🌱 Current Growing Conditions

These plants have been grown in stable, controlled conditions:

• Light: ~12 hours daily under LED grow lights
• Day Temperature: ~78°F
• Night Temperature: ~60°F
• Humidity: ~65–75%

👉 Important: Try to provide similar conditions for the first few weeks to help your plant acclimate smoothly.

🌿 Beginner-Friendly Care Overview

Cephalotus can be slightly sensitive at first, but they thrive with stable conditions and patience.

☀️ Light
Provide bright light to partial sun. Strong lighting encourages better pitcher development and coloration.

💧 Water

• Keep the soil damp, not soggy
• Avoid letting the plant sit in deep water for long periods
• Use only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water

🌫️ Humidity

• Ideal range: 50–75% humidity
• Can adapt to average indoor humidity once established

🌡️ Temperature

• Best between 55–85°F
• Prefers warm days and cooler nights

🌬️ Airflow

• Good airflow helps prevent rot and keeps the plant healthy

⚠️ Important Care Tips (Please Read!)

🚫 DO NOT REPOT RIGHT AWAY
Cephalotus are very sensitive to root disturbance. Repotting too soon can shock or kill the plant.
✔️ Allow the plant to fully acclimate before attempting any repotting.

🌿 Handle with care
Avoid disturbing the roots or moving the plant too much. Stability is key.

🍂 Leaf & pitcher changes are normal
It is completely normal for your plant to:

• Lose some leaves or pitchers after shipping
• Grow new leaves before producing new pitchers

This is part of the plant adjusting and growing.

🎨 Color Changes

Cephalotus can change color depending on lighting:

• Lower light: green to lighter tones
• Bright light: red, deep burgundy, or darker tones

Color and form may vary slightly since this is a seed-grown hybrid, making each plant unique.

🌟 Beginner Tip

If this is your first Cephalotus, think of it as a “slow and steady” plant.
Avoid sudden changes, keep conditions consistent, and be patient—it will reward you with beautiful pitchers over time.