Australian Pitcher Plant
Taxonomy
Cephalotus follicularis
Cephalotus
How to care for Australian Pitcher Plant
Water
How often to water your Australian Pitcher Plant
every 9
Australian Pitcher Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Australian Pitcher Plant in your home
a window
Australian Pitcher Plant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Australian Pitcher Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Australian Pitcher Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Australian Pitcher Plant
Australian Pitcher Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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