Cobra Lily (Darlingtonia californica)

Darlingtonia californica is a carnivorous plant from the family Sarraceniaceae. The plant catches mainly small insects. Darlingtonia's occur in mountainous areas up to an altitude of about 2800m. They grow in a cool shady place in spagnumvelden and along streams or streams. The plants catch insects as extra nutrients as they grow in a nutrient-poor soil. The plants can be achieved with a length of 90 cm.

The cup is rotated about its longitudinal axis and has a typical 'snake tongue ". Under the tongue are the nectar glands, thus provoked the plant insects. Insects which can end up going back up difficult in the plant because the plant along the inside hairs which has downwardly directed zijn.Als insects enter the plant, they fall into a bath of enzymes and bacteria, which provide for the digestion. Escape is very difficult because of the downward-facing hairs and numerous appearances outputs allowing the real output is almost never found. The species is a carnivorous plant by the lack of nitrogen in the natural environment. By digesting insects, the plant is still in its nitrogen and various minerals.

The plant is hardy and can be held properly along a ditch or pond, or in a damp, sunny spot in the garden. On hot summer days it is advisable to get some ice to put around the plant, in order to cool the roots (this can die at high temperatures). Also make sure that the soil is constantly moist. In winter the plant dies off above ground, the roots cover with a layer of straw or leaves.

Seed description:
Seeds between damp Sphagnum moss in the refrigerator in a plastic bag 6 weeks laying. Then pressing moss with seeds on the ground mixture of 60% Sphagnum and 40% river sand and cover with clingfilm. Keep completely wet and in a warm, bright place to germinate indoors.

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