Albany pitcher plant
Rhizomatous carnivorous plant forming clumps up to 15cm across.
Leaves are dimorphic, foliage leaves are hairy, obovate, to 3cm in length; traps are borne on separate, pitcher bearing leaves. Pitchers are 3-6cm in height, body is light green - red. Traps with 3 wings, 1 on each side, and 1 in the centre forming a groove, hairy. Lid is hairy, to 1.5cm across, with translucent 'windows' on the upper surface. Peristome is ridged, green to dark reddish brown.
Flowers are white.
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Cephalotus follicularis Labill.
it’s the only species in the Cephalotaceae, a plant family which has its origins in the Late Cretaceous (~ 70 million years ago)
COMMON NAME
'Albany pitcher plant", "Western Australian pitcher plant", "Australian pitcher plant", or "fly-catcher plant."
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light Preference Full Sun, Semi-Shade, [Remarks] (This species prefers a slightly cooler growing temperature, Under local conditions, plants can shifted into areas with very bright shade (out of direct sunlight) to keep the temperature of the growing media low. ) Water Preference Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Prefers high humidity. The growing media should be moist at all times; care must be taken not to over water the plant as rot can set in if the media is waterlogged/ soggy. ) Pest(s) Sucking Insects Propagation Method Seed, Leaf Cutting, Division FAQs
Why is my plant green?
The pitchers develop a dark red colour in high light levels but stay green in shadier conditions.
Disclaimer
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