They can get used to both, but higher humidity is generally better for them. However, you need to ensure there is good airflow to prevent mildew which is prevalent in these plants
What I have learnt with them is better to raise them up like they're on a hill. So the middle of the pot will be raised up with the plant in the moddle in the hill. So it gets less water near the top, and the gravity does the work when it rains.. for the stones on top, i would use more fine stones that are cleaned and flushed of any minerals or chemicals that may have been added. Best to always clean and flush and check on the rock you are using as the roots can get damaged as you know. The rocks have their own minerals that can seep very slowly and maybe fast into your soil, and it could set back your plant or even worse. It could eventually kill your plant from root burns from too many minerals in the soil
hello, a very beautiful 4-year-old cephalotus died, it grew up beautifully and healthy, but it started dying about 2 months ago. I replanted it but I couldn't help it, only one small plant remained, I hope it will recover. I will put pictures on your Facebook messenger. P. S. I wanted to take your picture but I can't put it on your messenger😊
I GROW ALL MY CEPHALOTUS IN STRAIGHT LFS OR LIVE SPHAGNUM USING THE WATER TRAY METHOD OUT IN FULL SUNLIGHT & HAVE NEVER LOST A PLANT, I PRETTY MUCH GROW ALL MY CARNIVOROUS PLANTS IN JUST STRAIGHT LFS OR LIVE SPHAGNUM NOW, PLANTS DO AMAZING.
It is on the list but we have decided to just stay in England because it’s too much stress trying to find places and move constantly. Let’s hope it works out well here
Glad you're feeling better, sorry to hear about the rough time in Portugal:( I have a question about growing carnivorous plants outdoors Have you ever had problems involving strong winds knocking pots all over thr garden? How frequently? And do you have any advice to prevent such a thing from happening? Thank you!
Yes it happens, I usually ensure that the pots are tightly packed together in their trays and have their trays full of water to help weigh it down. However it sounds like your wind is more extreme than anything I’ve had
@TheFlytrapGarden oh I don't have a garden I live in an apartment 😅 it was just something I thought of when I was planning my future garden lol Thank you! I'll also keep an eye out for the weather and If it gets too windy I'll bring the trays indoors
I'm glad you are feeling better. I would probably never live in Portugal myself. Southern Ireland is beautiful and the people are awesome. God bless!
Besgrow also have a nice grade of Sphagnum moss here in New Zealand called petal grade Sphagnum which I also use, really awesome media to use.
Try pure long-fibre chilean sphagnum moss, the high grade "orangy" one. You won't be disappointed!
What humidity level do cephalotus like? I have a dry and a humid area so I was wondering where I should put mine.
They can get used to both, but higher humidity is generally better for them. However, you need to ensure there is good airflow to prevent mildew which is prevalent in these plants
would adding more perlite also work or is the sand only works?
I killed my cephalotus recently, I think it was too damp and i didn't use sand in it's pot.
Yea if it’s too wet that happens, I only water them like 1-2 times a week when the pot is dry
why did I read the title as 'how to respect a cephalotus'
can we get an update video on this?
Have an update?😂
What I have learnt with them is better to raise them up like they're on a hill. So the middle of the pot will be raised up with the plant in the moddle in the hill. So it gets less water near the top, and the gravity does the work when it rains.. for the stones on top, i would use more fine stones that are cleaned and flushed of any minerals or chemicals that may have been added. Best to always clean and flush and check on the rock you are using as the roots can get damaged as you know. The rocks have their own minerals that can seep very slowly and maybe fast into your soil, and it could set back your plant or even worse. It could eventually kill your plant from root burns from too many minerals in the soil
i think portuguese are like that since 1400s
What kind of sand did you mix? Beach sand?
hello, a very beautiful 4-year-old cephalotus died, it grew up beautifully and healthy, but it started dying about 2 months ago. I replanted it but I couldn't help it, only one small plant remained, I hope it will recover. I will put pictures on your Facebook messenger.
P. S. I wanted to take your picture but I can't put it on your messenger😊
Hi Sebastian. I saw your message, if you aren’t able to send on messenger you can also email me at theflytrapgarden@gmail.com
I GROW ALL MY CEPHALOTUS IN STRAIGHT LFS OR LIVE SPHAGNUM USING THE WATER TRAY METHOD OUT IN FULL SUNLIGHT & HAVE NEVER LOST A PLANT, I PRETTY MUCH GROW ALL MY CARNIVOROUS PLANTS IN JUST STRAIGHT LFS OR LIVE SPHAGNUM NOW, PLANTS DO AMAZING.
I think that’s why ppl mount their pots, because of the angle of the root stalk
Maybe a gritty top soil cover would help with the rain washing out the soil
“Critters” that word just tickles me😂
Try the Netherlands, id imagine it would be pretty good for growing plants and i hear its very nice to live there
It is on the list but we have decided to just stay in England because it’s too much stress trying to find places and move constantly. Let’s hope it works out well here
Hopefully Karen feels better soon. Great video.
Thank you!
Glad you're feeling better, sorry to hear about the rough time in Portugal:(
I have a question about growing carnivorous plants outdoors
Have you ever had problems involving strong winds knocking pots all over thr garden? How frequently? And do you have any advice to prevent such a thing from happening?
Thank you!
Yes it happens, I usually ensure that the pots are tightly packed together in their trays and have their trays full of water to help weigh it down. However it sounds like your wind is more extreme than anything I’ve had
@TheFlytrapGarden oh I don't have a garden I live in an apartment 😅 it was just something I thought of when I was planning my future garden lol
Thank you! I'll also keep an eye out for the weather and If it gets too windy I'll bring the trays indoors
Thank you , nice info 👍👍👍 ❤❤❤
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊
Why are the Cephalotus planted at the edges of the pots instead of the middle?