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Cephalotus follicularis
A unique one-species-genus from Australia with cute small urn-shaped pitchers, coveted by collectors.
Cephalotus follicularis, the Albany pitcher plant, is the sole species of the monotypic family Cephalotaceae, found exclusively in a small area of coastal southwestern Western Australia near Albany. It is not closely related to any other pitcher plant and represents an independent evolutionary origin of the pitcher-trap mechanism. Each plant produces two types of leaves: flat, photosynthetic phyllodes and highly modified, urn-shaped pitchers equipped with a lid, ribbed peristome, and two wings, all finely detailed for their small size. Cultivation requires a balance of moderate humidity and good air circulation, nutrient-poor media (sphagnum or peat-perlite), pure or rainwater, bright indirect to weak direct light, and cool to moderate temperatures (10–25°C). Growth is notably slow. Its status as a monotypic genus with an extraordinary evolutionary story makes it among the most coveted species for carnivorous plant collectors.
产地
Coastal southwestern Western Australia (Albany region), peat swamps and moist coastal heathlands
寿命
10+ years
体型
5-15cm
温度
10〜30℃
湿度
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
Monotypic genus
10-25°C
High humidity important
Somewhat difficult
Advanced. 这是一个高级难度的物种。需要专业设备和精确环境控制的高级饲养技能。
Cephalotus Follicularis的理想温度为10〜30℃。推荐湿度为60〜90%。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Cephalotus Follicularis的平均寿命为10+ years。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
Cephalotus Follicularis成年后通常可达5-15cm。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Cephalotus Follicularis的食物为:Insects (auto-capture)。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
Cephalotus Follicularis的价格因品系、大小和血统而有很大差异。请查看我们的市场价格页面获取最新价格信息。
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