Description
Darlingtonia californica
Cobra Plant
A carnivorous plant that gets its name from its snakelike pitchers. These lure the prey with its nectar rich tongue. The hood is made of transparent windows which trick the prey into thinking they can fly up and out. It is then trapped inside to digest.
Native to North America.
Max height 60cm.
Full sun, partial shade.
Grow in sphagnum peat/perlite mix.
Keep wet using rainwater. Keep roots cool in hot summers.
Hardy.
Water with rainwater only.
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