Question
Cephalotus
Hi,
My Ceph's leaves have changed colours. The on-carnivourous is now red and the carnivourous leaf is going yellow. Am I doing something wrong?
Soil mix is 60-40 perlite-peatmoss and the mix is damp-moist, not wet.
Please help!
AnswerHello Rupert,
What intensity of light does the plant get? When Cephalotus, or most other kinds of carnivorous plants, receive intense light, according to species, they will begin to produce stronger, more vibrant coloration. Some Cephalotus produce very red leaves in strong light. The yellowing pitcher might simply be age. If the pitcher is a few months old, it might be getting ready to die off. Just look for new growth from the center of the plant. So long as it is growing it is fine.
As my profile indicates, I have limited experience with Cephalotus, so you might want to contact one of the other experts with more experience with Cephalotus to get a second opinion.
Christopher
