High
4 of 6 (67%)
Species
Cephalotus follicularis
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Albany-pitcherplant
- Plant type
- Carnivorous plant
- Growth habit
- Rosette forming
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- High
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Division
- Native range
- Southwestern Australia
- public plants
- 6 public plants
- collectors
- 6 collectors
At a glance
What Cephalotus follicularis is
Cephalotus follicularis, the Albany-pitcherplant, is a small carnivorous plant from Southwestern Australia. It grows in a tight rosette of leaves near the ground.
The plant is known for its stiff, slipper-shaped pitchers. Keeping one means balancing high humidity with constant moisture, which makes it a focused project for your collection.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Bright indirect
- Most common watering
- High
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- High
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Cephalotus follicularis
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- 19th century
Early discovery
European botanists first described the plant during exploration of the Australian coast. It was quickly recognized as distinct from other pitcher-forming species.
- 20th century
Horticultural entry
The plant moved from field observation into specialized botanical collections. Growers began to understand the specific soil and moisture requirements needed to sustain it outside of its native bogs.
- Present day
Modern observation
You likely find these in focused carnivorous plant collections. Interest remains steady due to the slow growth and unique structure of the pitchers.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 6 public items across collecto.rs.
Bright indirect
3 of 6 (50%)
Warm
4 of 6 (67%)
High
4 of 6 (67%)
Cultivars
Cephalotus follicularis cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
Collectors
People growing Cephalotus follicularis
Click a collector to see their full collection. Sorted by how many of this plant they own.
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Recent Cephalotus follicularis
The latest public additions across the platform.
Questions
Frequently asked about Cephalotus follicularis
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Cephalotus follicularis?
Cephalotus follicularis is a species in the Cephalotus genus. Commonly known as Albany-pitcherplant, a carnivorous plant, and with a rosette forming growth habit. Native to Southwestern Australia.
How do you care for Cephalotus follicularis?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Cephalotus follicularis is Bright indirect light, high watering, warm temperatures, and high humidity.
How rare is Cephalotus follicularis?
Cephalotus follicularis is uncommon among collecto.rs members — only a handful of public collectors currently track it.
Where can I see real photos of Cephalotus follicularis?
Browse public Cephalotus follicularis collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Cephalotus follicularis on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Cephalotus follicularis, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Cephalotus follicularis collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.