fobiastunke Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 Hi all, I have a problem with my brand new Cephalotus that I'd appreciate some guidance on. It arrived completely rattled, the clump was separated from the soil, some small pitchers were ripped off, and the soil from the pot was spilled all over the packaging. Despite the trauma, the clump still looked healthy so I rinsed off the soil that was all over the clump with distilled water and then I repotted it. I tried not to push the pitchers or leaves while covering the roots with the soil. However, I soon noticed that the lids drooped entirely, and three days on, there is no visible improvement. Now I'm concerned about the current condition and I'm not sure what I can do to save the plant. Any guidance from more seasoned folks will be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile Posted May 14, 2023 Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 Cephalotus don't like root disturbance and it is quite typical for the pitchers to go soft and to lose some. Personally, when I repot a Cephalotus which has had significant root disturbance, I increase the humidity by placing a bag with a few ventilation holes over the pot. This way the pitchers stay hydrated whilst the roots reestablish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fobiastunke Posted May 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2023 Thanks for the advice, I will do the same. It's a relief to hear that this is not necessarily a death blow. Hopefully the Ceph will end up thriving in the new environment after a while 🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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