Cephalotus Outdoors in German Winter: Not Recommended

A Cologne grower keeps Cephalotus outside (nights 2–3°C, rarely below 5°C) with Dionaea/Sarracenia. Asks if it needs dormancy and can tolerate sub-zero.

German Winters Are Too Cold

Cephalotus handles brief frosts but not extended cold. Its native Mediterranean climate has mild, rainy winters with warm days. Every attempt to overwinter outdoors in the Pacific Northwest failed. Bring it inside.