How Do You Care For A Cobra Lily?
Cobra lilies, also known by their Latin name, Darlingtonia Californica, are carnivorous plants that trap and digest insects to supplement the nutrients they get from the soil. They get their name from their snake-like resemblance, complete with a forked red leaf resembling a tongue. These plants are fascinating, and an oddity in the plant wold. They are also the only species in their genus. Since the cobra lily is accustomed to humidity and cool roots, duplicating this environment is important to successfully grow these plants. Here’s how to care for a cobra lily. Plant your cobra in live sphagnum moss for best results. If that’s not available, cobra lilies may be planted in a mixture of peat moss and perlite instead. Cobra lilies are generally found on the edges of creeks, streams and rivers, so if you happen to have one in your backyard, that may be an ideal location for your plant. Choose a somewhat shady spot for your cobra lily, which can be grown in a pot kept in diffused sunligh
