El dwarf jug It is a very special carnivorous plant, and also very demanding, so much so that its cultivation is more difficult than that of any other carnivore. Despite everything, it is one of the most popular, and its little traps are very pretty, don't you think?
If you would like to expand your collection with one of these beauties, follow these tips so you can grow up healthy.
The scientific name of this plant is Cephalotus follicularis, the only species of its genus, and belongs to the Cephalotaceae family. It is native to southwestern Australia, where it grows in bogs. It has a very slow growth rate, living a maximum of 5 or 6 years if the growing conditions are appropriate. And you will ask yourself, what conditions are those? That is, how can I get him to live that time? It's not easy at all but it is not impossible either. Take note:
Location
The dwarf jug likes light a lot, but as a precaution it is better to place it in a very bright area, but without direct sunotherwise it may be damaged. Do not leave outside if the temperature drops below 5ºC.
Irrigation
Irrigation is the hardest thing to control in this plant. We know that it lives in bogs, so it needs the substrate to be always moist, but if it does not have good drainage, the roots will rot. So that, It is recommended to water underneath (that is, pouring the water in the dish) every 2 days in summer, and once a week the rest of the year with rain, distilled or osmosis water.
Substratum
The most common substrate for carnivorous plants is a mixture of equal parts blonde peat and perlite. You can also add a part of sand.
Transplant
The first transplant is recommended to be carried out the same year of its purchase, in spring, transferring it to a plastic pot about 2-3cm wider and deeper than the previous one. It is important to be careful not to damage the rootsas it could be damaged.
Fertilizer
Do not pay. The roots of carnivorous plants cannot absorb the "food" directly, and in fact, the compost could burn them.
Plagues and diseases
You may be affected by aphids if the environment is very dry, and Botrytis if on the contrary it is very humid.
What did you think of the dwarf jug?