`🌿 Cephalotus follicularis "Dr. Eberhard König" (Australian Pitcher Plant)

The Western Australian pitcher plant (Cephalotus follicularis), also known as the fly-catcher plant, Albany pitcher plant, or Australian pitcher plant, is a unique carnivorous species native to damp, sandy, and swampy areas of southwestern Australia.

This listing features the cultivar "Dr. Eberhard König". It is a great choice for both beginners and collectors looking for a strong, adaptable plant.

Cephalotus is the only known species in its genus.

It grows from underground rhizomes and produces two types of leaves:

• Flat (non-carnivorous) leaves for photosynthesis
• Pitcher leaves, which contain digestive fluids used to trap and digest insects

📦 What You’ll Receive

• Plant will be shipped potted in a 2.5" pot
• 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 production and color.

💧 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, burgundy, or darker tones

Color variation is normal and depends on your growing conditions.

🌟 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.