How to grow and care for Darlingtonia californica
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Darlingtonia californica
Darlingtonia californica 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Darlingtonia californica
How often should I water?
check Darlingtonia californica Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Darlingtonia californica need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Darlingtonia californica likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Darlingtonia californica at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Darlingtonia californica prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Darlingtonia californica is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Sarraceniaceae, Genus: Darlingtonia, Species: Darlingtonia californica
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Sarraceniaceae |
| Genus | Darlingtonia |
| Species | Darlingtonia californica |
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