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When to Repot Cephalotus for Best Results

Timing Is Everything

A grower in New Mexico asked the best time to repot a Cephalotus follicularis.

Repot During Winter Dormancy

The ideal window is mid to late winter while the plant is dormant. At our nursery, we repot Cephalotus in February and March. Our upcoming DVD Grow Carnivorous Plants Volume 3 will cover tropical sundews including Cephalotus, slated for release in February or March.

Happy growing!
Jacob Farin

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