so about how often should i water?
I would keep it moist and prevent the moss from having direct contact with the plant. I take it that the compost is peat-based below it? If not, just keep the sphagnum moss from drying out . . .
so about how often should i water?
All my Cephalotus sit in saucers of water which I allow to empty before topping up again.
I find a more open media helps with this. Currently I use a mix of NZ dried Sphagnum moss, perlite and a small amount of peat and sharp sand. The media doesn't get as soggy as a peat/perlite mix. However; I have used a peat/perlite mix in the past and find for this that a tall pot (longtoms) really helps as it keeps the surface dryer.I do the very same, but newer growers in particular, tend to keep Cephalotus far too wet from the outset; and that further perpetuates the notion that they are difficult to grow . . .
I would keep it moist and prevent the moss from having direct contact with the plant. I take it that the compost is peat-based below it? If not, just keep the sphagnum moss from drying out . . .
The new growth looks firm and shiny to me. Dying Cephalotus leaves and pitchers are limp and dull looking. A better close-up of the growing point would help with the advise. I have a Cephalotus 'Big Boy' 5cm (2") away from a 20W daylight compact fluorescent (CFL) and it takes on similar colouration to the new growth on your plant. It might be worth checking the temperature at the growing point of your plant, if you can get a thermometer/temperature probe in there.is the new growth that color because it might be dieing? like i said earlyer this is a new plant i just got it not that long ago. i have it under 4 T8 grow lights about 4-6 in away. what im worried about is that its new growth that is dieing for some reason.
Do you guys have those on straight LFS, or with a little perlite in there? I've been wondering how they would grow in that kind of sub.
Cephalotus is generally grown in loose, peat-based mixes (http://www.aqph26.dsl.pipex.com/cephalotusfollil.html), occasionally with a live sphagnum moss top-dressing to provide humidity. Using only the moss as a substrate would make transplanting a bit more difficult, considering the length and potential for entanglement of some Cephalotus roots (http://www.cpukforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=36117&hl=) . . .