Carnivorous Help Topics
Shipping and your Carnivorous Plants
General Information about Carnivorous Plants
Growing the Venus Fly Trap
Growing the Sarracenia
Growing the Nepenthes
Growing the Darlingtonia Californica ( Cobra Lily, Cobra Plant )
Growing the Drosera or Sundew
Growing the Pinguicula
How to Plant a Terrarium
Reproducing your Carnivorous Plant
Troubleshooting Problems with your Carnivorous Plant
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Growing the Darlingtonia Californica
( Cobra Lily, Cobra Plant )
'Darlingtonia
Californica' is a very close relative of Sarracenia, and is native to North America's north west coastal and mountain regions.
The same growing information as Sarracenia can be followed, but
Cobra Lilies require higher humidity, and cooler nights. In nature, Cobra Lilies
experience cold nights even in the summer time, as they can grow at very high
altitudes. When grown in captivity, it can be difficult to keep their roots
cool enough, and most growers will fail with them for that reason. Growers that
see the most success with Cobra Lilies will commonly use elaborate water recirculation
systems, or water by hand with very cold water daily. Cobra Lily blooms are
absolutely stunning.
Planting Instructions: Follow that of Sarracenia.
After transplanting, leave
your plants alone. They will need time to adjust and root in. Most all CP will
appreciate tray watering, and Not top watering, especially when rooting in.
Watering: Carnivorous Plants
DO NOT like to be top watered. This disturbs their roots and they hate that.
Use the tray method, and keep up to 1" of water in it at all times during
growing season.
Please contact us at mwcp@worldcaravan.com if you have any problems that have not been covered.
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