0How it thrives
Waterhigh
Lightfull sun
Humiditymedium
Min. temperature-10 °CJanuary
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
February
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
March
Gentle start: the first small drink once you see buds or new growth and it warms up.
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it somewhere brighter and warmer and end wintering. Get it used to strong sun gradually.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
April
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged. Rain or distilled water only!
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
The sunniest window (south or west).
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged. Rain or distilled water only!
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening. Rain or distilled water only!
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
July
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening. Rain or distilled water only!
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
August
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening. Rain or distilled water only!
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
Above 35 °C, shade it at midday to prevent sunburn.
September
Keep evenly moist but never waterlogged. Rain or distilled water only!
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
Best outdoors: sunny balcony, terrace or garden – acclimatise it to full sun gradually.
October
Taper off gradually: very little by the end of the month.
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
The sunniest window (south or west).
Move it to its cool, bright winter spot and taper off watering. Log it with one click in the Care hub.
November · now
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
December
Only very rarely, a little water so the roots don’t dry out completely.
Don’t fertilise – it feeds itself from insects.
It can stay outside. Wrap the pot (hessian, polystyrene) and keep it against the house wall, out of the rain.
The cobra lily needs cool roots – water with cold water in summer.
Cobra lily – what to know
Cobra lily (Darlingtonia californica) belongs to the Sarraceniaceae family (genus Darlingtonia) and is listed in our catalog under “Carnivorous”. Its needs – light: full sun; water: high; humidity: medium. Frost-hardy to about -10 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates. Rest period: cold winter dormancy. Typical flowering time: April, May. Best suited to experienced growers. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs. Nobody on Perfect Plants Club has added it to their collection yet – be the first!
All Darlingtonia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Cobra lily?
Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.
How much light does Cobra lily need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Cobra lily get?
Frost-hardy to about -10 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Cobra lily toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Cobra lily flower?
Typical flowering time: April, May.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
Not enough watering logs yet. Waterings logged in the care hub feed this chart.
Tips and questions about this species
Care data is for guidance only.
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