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QUESTION: Hi again, I recently ordered some Darlingtonia californica seed(the mountain variety) form flytrapstore and I'm wondering if I can use the same germination methods for zone 8 in zone 11.

I gonna try use 2 part perlite to 1 part peat moss to 1 part orchid bark(the mix you guys uses)with PUR water and full sun

ANSWER: Hi Edmund,

You can if you mean using the refrigerator method.  They will need about 2 months of cold, damp stratification.  That soil mix is a good one for seed germination also.

Trying Darlingtonia in Hawaii; I see you're up for a challenge. :)  It will help if you live at a higher elevation.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com

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QUESTION: Thanks :D,
I heard that you be able to germinate the seeds without stratification, is it true?

Answer
Hi Edmund,

Here's a link that might be useful.  http://www.carnivorousplants.org/seedbank/species/Darlingtonia.htm

I have had Darlingtonia germinate without stratification, but only very sparsely.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com