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Darlingtonia californica

Name: Darlingtonia californica
Brand: Caput Mundi Labs
Price: 6.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

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Darlingtonia californica is a unique North American carnivorous plant, famous for its sinuous, tubular traps that resemble the head of a cobra ready to strike. Its modified leaves form erect pitchers with a characteristic translucent “window” that disorients insects, guiding them into the trap. It is an extremely fascinating and spectacular species, highly prized by collectors for its unusual shape and ingenious passive capture behavior.

Plant in a Ø 6.5 cm pot

Characteristics

Very bright light. Ideal for direct morning sun or strong artificial light. Avoid direct sun during the hottest hours. Good lighting promotes compact growth and intense colors. * Darlingtonia californica goes through a true winter dormancy. * In autumn, growth slows down progressively. * In winter, it requires cold temperatures and a reduction in vegetative activity. * During dormancy, keep the substrate moist but not soggy. * Vegetative growth resumes in spring with the increase in temperatures and light. Darlingtonia californica is native to the mountainous regions of Northern California and Oregon, where it grows along cold, well-oxygenated streams in poor, constantly moist soils. It lives in sunny environments but with roots kept cool by running water. Capture technique: It uses passive pitfall traps: insects are attracted by the nectar, disoriented by translucent windows, and end up inside the pitcher, where they slide into the digestive fluid with no possibility of escape.

Capture technique

Darlingtonia californica is a unique North American carnivorous plant, known for its tubular, cobra-shaped traps. It features upright pitchers with translucent windows that disorient insects, making it extremely fascinating and ornamental. It is a dramatic species, appreciated especially by growers with some experience.

Darlingtonia californica

€6,90~~€15,90~~

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Darlingtonia californica

Exposure

Very bright light.
Direct sunlight during the cooler hours or strong artificial light is preferable.
Good lighting promotes healthy growth and vibrant colors.

Watering

Only distilled, rainwater, or demineralized water.
Substrate constantly moist.
Ideal cultivation with a saucer and fresh water.
It is essential to keep the roots at a low temperature.