Darlingtonia californica Sandlake
Kobralilie
Description
Darlingtonia californica Sandlake is a specific selection of the Cobra Lily, known for its striking pitcher-shaped leaves. These carnivorous plants are native to the bogs and seeps of Northern California and Oregon. The Sandlake form is noted for its distinctive colorations and unique markings on its pitchers. The pitchers, which lure insects with their sweet scent, resemble a cobra's head and tongue. They require very specific conditions to thrive, including cool temperatures and nutrient-poor, acidic soil. The plants are best grown in a medium that mimics the wet, boggy conditions of their natural habitat. Provide mineral-free water and plenty of light. They are very hard to cultivate outside their native areas.
Description
Darlingtonia californica Sandlake is a specific selection of the Cobra Lily, known for its striking pitcher-shaped leaves. These carnivorous plants are native to the bogs and seeps of Northern California and Oregon. The Sandlake form is noted for its distinctive colorations and unique markings on its pitchers. The pitchers, which lure insects with their sweet scent, resemble a cobra's head and tongue. They require very specific conditions to thrive, including cool temperatures and nutrient-poor, acidic soil. The plants are best grown in a medium that mimics the wet, boggy conditions of their natural habitat. Provide mineral-free water and plenty of light. They are very hard to cultivate outside their native areas.