How much sunlight does my Cobra Plant need?

Cobra Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Cobra Plant toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Cobra Plant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

What is the growth pattern for Cobra Plant?

Cobra Plant will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

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Q: How often should I water my Cobra Plant?

Cobra Plant prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Cobra Plant

California Pitcher Plant is a carnivorous plant native to Oregon and California. It has large tubular leaves that trap water which attracts insects that the plant digests and gains nutrients from. Pitcher plants need these nutrients because they grow in wet boggy soils.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Darlingtonia californica

Genus

Darlingtonia

Family

Sarraceniaceae

Order

Ericales

Also known as

California Pitcher Plant, California Pitcher Plant, California pitcherplant, Cobra lily, Cobra plant and Pitcher plant

How to care for Cobra Plant

Water

How often to water your Cobra Plant

Cobra Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.