Cephalotus Placement in Zone 9 Florida: Morning Sun, Terracotta Pot

Outdoor Is Better—If You Pick the Right Spot

In Pasco County, FL (zone 9), summer nights stay in the 70s°F—warm for Cephalotus, but outdoors with morning sun and afternoon shade beats a dim windowsill.

Optimize Conditions

• Site: 3–4 hours morning sun, shaded by noon.
• Pot: Unglazed terracotta, 6‑inch, for evaporative root cooling.
• Mix: Equal parts peat, perlite, sand. Keep root ball intact when transplanting.
• Water: Tray method, but keep slightly wetter outdoors.

Drosera capensis companion is fine until Cephalotus needs repotting.