Gardening for Trees & Plants : Care for a Cobra Lily

Caring for a cobra lily, or Darlingtonia Californica, involves diffuse sun and very high humidity. Grow healthy cobra lilies by ...

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🐍 The Cobra Lily gets its name from its resemblance to a cobra.

🌿 It is a pitcher plant that feeds on insects, similar to the Venus Fly Trap.

💦 It thrives in damp conditions and requires a lot of humidity.

🌱 The Cobra Lily should be grown in moss or organic material, like orchids or peat.

🌞 It prefers diffuse sunlight and should not be exposed to direct sun.

💧 Distilled water should be used instead of tap water to avoid harming the plant.

❄️ Watering with ice cubes can help the plant absorb water slowly and stay healthy.

🌬️ During its dormant period, the Cobra Lily should be kept in the refrigerator for about 2-3 months.

🏞️ It prefers an East-facing window with morning sun rather than a West-facing window with hot afternoon sun.

🚫 Fertilizer should not be used on the Cobra Lily as it does not tolerate any fertilization.

Timestamped Summary

00:00 Yolanda introduces the Cobra Lily, also known as Darlingtonia Californica.

00:23 The Cobra Lily eats insects, similar to a Venus Fly Trap.

00:34 The plant grows in wet areas and needs to be grown in moss or organic material.

00:56 It prefers diffuse sun and lots of humidity, making it ideal for terrariums or with a glass bowl cover.

01:22 Use distilled water instead of tap water to avoid chlorine that is harmful to the plant.

01:39 Another watering method is using ice cubes on top of the plant.

01:54 During a dormant period, the plant may die, but it can be revived by storing it in the refrigerator for 2-3 months.

02:08 After the dormant period, place the plant in diffuse light, preferably an East-facing window.

02:26 Do not use fertilizer on the Cobra Lily. It is easy to grow and does not require much maintenance.

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Q&A

What is the Cobra Lily?

The Cobra Lily, also known as Darlingtonia Californica, is a plant that resembles a cobra and eats insects.

Where was the first Cobra Lily plant discovered?

The first Cobra Lily plant was discovered near Shasta Lake in California.

How should the Cobra Lily be grown as a houseplant?

The Cobra Lily should be grown in moss or organic, airy materials like orchids or peat. It should be kept in diffuse sunlight and high humidity.

How should the Cobra Lily be watered?

It is best to water the Cobra Lily with distilled water or ice cubes placed on top of the plant. Regular tap water with chlorine can harm the plant.

What should be done when the Cobra Lily appears to die?

The Cobra Lily may appear to die, but it actually goes into a dormant state. It can be placed in the refrigerator for two to three months to rejuvenate before being brought back to a sunny spot. No fertilizer is needed for the plant.

Gardening for Trees & Plants : Care for a Cobra Lily

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What is the Cobra Lily?

Where was the first Cobra Lily plant discovered?

How should the Cobra Lily be grown as a houseplant?

How should the Cobra Lily be watered?

What should be done when the Cobra Lily appears to die?