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Cephalotus Color: Green Means Low Light – Acclimate Slowly to Brighten

A new Cephalotus follicularis (6 cm, all green) – owner wondered about subspecies. Fact: **Cephalotus is monotypic** (one species). Cultivars like 'Hummers Giant' exist, but no subspecies.

Green = Low Light History

Red/brown color develops in **bright light**.
**Acclimate gradually** – sudden sun burns shade-grown plants.
Increase exposure over 2-3 weeks.

Patience yields the dramatic coloration this species is prized for.

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