California Pitcher Plant
About California Pitcher 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
Darlingtonia californica
Darlingtonia
Sarraceniaceae
Ericales
Also known as
California pitcherplant, Cobra lily, Cobra plant and Pitcher plant
How to care for California Pitcher Plant
Water
How often to water your California Pitcher Plant
every 9
California Pitcher 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for California Pitcher Plant in your home
a window
California Pitcher Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
California Pitcher Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of California Pitcher Plant in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize California Pitcher Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your California Pitcher Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
California Pitcher 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.
Sunlight Needs
California Pitcher 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 🏡.
Toxicity
California Pitcher 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.
Growth Pattern
California Pitcher 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.
Care Summary for California Pitcher Plant
California Pitcher Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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