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cephalotus follicularis

Cephalotus follicularis 'Brewer's Red'

Breeder
Charles Brewer
First described
2025

A vigorous, well-coloring "glorified typical" Cephalotus distributed by Charles Brewer, a long-time US Cephalotus grower.

Origin

Bred / selected by Charles Brewer (US). Mike Wang notes that Brewer "was one of the few consistent sources for Cephalotus in the US for the longest time" but had essentially retired from distributing plants by fall 2024. The original wild source for the underlying genetics is not specified — C. follicularis is endemic to southwestern Western Australia and all cultivated plants trace ultimately to that region.

History

  • Pre-2025: Acquired and grown by Mike Wang. Specific date not stated [MISSING].
  • 2024 (fall): Mike reached out to Brewer for additional plants but Brewer was no longer distributing.
  • 2025-01-02: First documented on the forum by Mike.

Standout traits

  • Vigorous growth.
  • Produces beautiful red traps with the right conditions.
  • Traps get large but not gigantic.
  • Well-defined patterns under the lid in good conditions.
  • Underside of the lid can get near-black, though not consistently.

Cultivation notes

Coloration kicks in with bright light and cool temperatures. Mike classifies this as one of the more desirable "typical" clones because of its vigor — typical clones can sometimes lack vigor or be visually unimpressive, and this one avoids both.

Standout traits

  • A select 'glorified typical'
  • Vigorous growth
  • Produces beautiful red traps under the right conditions
  • Traps grow large but not gigantic
  • Well-defined patterns under the lid in good conditions
  • Underside of lids can get near-black, though not consistently
  • Color brought out by bright light + cool temperatures

Cultivation

Coloration responds strongly to bright light and cool temperatures. Considered vigorous and easier to grow than some other typicals; Mike contrasts it favorably with typicals that have a "Je ne sais quois look" and lack vigor.

Photos (7)

Brewer's Red, posted 1/2/2025— Mike Wang
Brewer's Red, 1/2/2025— Mike Wang
Brewer's Red, 1/2/2025— Mike Wang
Brewer's Red, 1/2/2025— Mike Wang
Underside of lid showing near-black coloration (uncommon)— Mike Wang
Brewer's Red colored up under bright light + cool temperatures— Mike Wang
Brewer's Red colored up— Mike Wang

Naming

Named for Charles Brewer, the long-time US Cephalotus grower who distributed this select clone. Mike notes Brewer was, for a long time, one of the few consistent US sources for Cephalotus, and that Brewer essentially retired from selling Cephalotus by fall 2024.