Cobra Pitcher Plant Seeds - Ornamental Carnivorous Plant
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Cobra Pitcher Plant Seeds
Cobra Pitcher Plant is a distinctive carnivorous perennial known for its elegant hooded pitcher-shaped foliage that resembles a striking cobra. It thrives in cool, consistently moist conditions and is well suited for bog gardens, carnivorous plant collections, specialty containers, and water garden displays with acidic growing media and bright light.
Key Features
Distinctive Pitchers
Develops unique cobra-shaped pitcher leaves that create dramatic visual interest in specialty plant collections.
Perennial Growth
Produces fresh pitcher foliage each growing season when provided with suitable cool and moist conditions.
Ideal for Bog Gardens
Performs well in bog planters, water garden margins, and dedicated carnivorous plant displays.
Container Friendly
Excellent for growing in specialized containers filled with acidic, nutrient-poor growing media.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Darlingtonia californica |
| Common Name | Cobra Pitcher Plant |
| Seed Type | Carnivorous Plant Seed |
| Growth Habit | Perennial Carnivorous Plant |
| USDA Zones | 6–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Late Winter to Spring |
| Sowing Months | February–April |
| Germination Time | 30–90 Days |
| Germination Conditions | Cold Stratification Recommended; 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Sun |
| Soil | Acidic, Nutrient-Poor Carnivorous Plant Growing Medium |
| Watering | Keep Growing Medium Constantly Moist Using Rainwater or Low-Mineral Water |
| Mature Size | 18–36 in Tall × 12–24 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Bog Gardens, Specialty Containers And Carnivorous Plant Collections
Cobra Pitcher Plant is an extraordinary ornamental carnivorous perennial that offers dramatic pitcher-shaped foliage and a unique architectural appearance. It is an excellent addition to bog gardens, water features, botanical collections, and specialty container displays.