Picavorus Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I rescued a poor Cephalotus whilst in the garden centre today. Some parts are totally dead, others not too bad - I think because it was bone dry. I've stood it in a bowl of rainwater, and will trim the dead parts off tomorrow once it's had chance to re-hydrate. I'm wondering if it would be best popped in the terrarium, bagged or just put in the greenhouse to give it the best chance of survival? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argo88 Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 If it is in bad conditions I suggest You To cover it with a plastic bag, but pay attention: when the plant isn't very healty, there is higer risk of mould and pythium... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Personally I wouldn't worry about the bag, too much of a risk of mould and fungus, if there are rotting pitchers and leaves you have missed the bag will make it worse let air get in and stop the rot. Me, I would place it some where bright but not strong light (eastern facing window?) and just keep moist not wet, you may even find that all the top growth will die, but stick with it with care they do grow back. I have had one that didn't travel in the post well and all the top died but it's in full vigour now, different I know but they do bounce back James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted August 28, 2016 Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Personally, I would just keep it moist on a shady windowsill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picavorus Posted August 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2016 Thanks This is after its trim up, but I forgot to do one before. Compared to before the pot looks almost empty (over half of it was completely dead, so removed), but what is left does look to be reasonably healthy. I've placed in on a windowledge for the time being, so just hoping for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 It should bounce back, i let mine dry up early in the year and it totally shrivelled, its back better than before now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argo88 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 ThanksThis is after its trim up, but I forgot to do one before. Compared to before the pot looks almost empty (over half of it was completely dead, so removed), but what is left does look to be reasonably healthy. I've placed in on a windowledge for the time being, so just hoping for the best.[/quote It seems me not in bad conditions! Whats about the pitcher if You touch them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argo88 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Are they hard or soft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picavorus Posted August 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 The pitchers that are left seem pretty firm, so I'm rather hopeful after pruning the dead off, which was more than what's left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harro Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) I would do it like this: Get off some more leafs or pitchers because the plant need to much energy to keep them all alive. Then get a tray or something alse where you can get a waterlevel up to 3-4 cm high. Put the pot in it and place it in the shadow. Edited August 29, 2016 by Harro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocky71 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I'd say what's left looks pretty healthy and I'd leave alone to recover in semi shade...... Cephs often re grow from the roots when there is no top growth left at all for whatever reason. Nice rescue and just in the nick of time . Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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