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Allexperts,

The question is, the growth that I am seeing is normal for a Cobra plant.  growing on one half of the plant.  Will I ever see growth on the other side of the plant?  I have attached a photo to this question.  How does a cobra plant  grow ? Does it grow Rhizomes like that of the lance leaf sundew?

Sincerely,

Weylin

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Hi Weylin,

Yes, this is normal.  Your plant is still young and it's early in the growing season.  Give your plant time and it will develop a nice symmetrical appearance.  The plant also propagates via runners, so you may see plantlets develop off to the side.  This too is normal.  For information on growing Darlingtonia, watch Volume 1 of the Grow Carnivorous Plants DVD series.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin
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    CommentAllexperts, Thank you for answering my question, in a timely manner. This continues to be the best place to get information about this particular subject. Sincerely, Weylin


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