Germinating Darlingtonia (Cobra Lily) Seeds: Wet Stratification Method

Australian grower (summer) asked about fridge stratification timing and transplanting.

Protocol

1. Sow on hydrated live/dead sphagnum, bag, refrigerate 8 weeks at 4–5°C (vegetable drawer).
2. Move to warm (22–23°C day, 16–18°C night), humid terrarium or bag (vent daily).
3. Germination in 2–3 weeks.
4. At 3–4 true leaves, transplant to individual pots—handle tiny roots gently.

Critical Care

Keep roots cool. Use ice cubes (demineralized water) on soil surface. First winter dormancy can be skipped.