Darlingtonia californica       0

Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 14ºF
Leaf color: red
Flower color: purple
Reproduction mode: monoecious plant where both sperm and eggs are produced on the same gametophyte
Alpinous plant: Yes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Lower Risk/least concern

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 2,9ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from April until July

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division

SPRING Soak the seeds in ambient water for 12h. Keep in refrigerator at 39°F for 4 weeks in humid substrat. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 4-12 weeks. The results are erratic.

Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI