Pinguicula ‘Bugbane’ is a Mexican butterwort hybrid of P. gigantea and P. moranensis. Like its name suggests, it is an expert at catching small gnats and fruit flies with its large sticky leaves. P. ‘Bugbane’ does well in a loose substrate that drains easily.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 1 inch in diameter, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. If selecting with soil mix, you will receive a little over one cup of our prepackaged Mexican Butterwort Potting Mix in addition to the bare root plant. This quantity of soil is roughly enough to fill one 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.5 inch square pot.
Growing requirements
Mature size: 4-6 inches in diameter
Light: Partial to full sun or grow light equivalent
Soil: Mexican Butterwort Potting Mix
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, fish food, or diluted foliar fertilizer such as Maxsea every 2-3 weeks
Humidity: 50-80% with adequate airflow
Water: While in its carnivorous phase, provide enough distilled water for the media to remain damp. Reduce watering and allow the media to dry out regularly once the succulent rosette begins to form.
Temperature: 55-85°F
Dormancy: Technically none, however carnivorous leaves are replaced by a smaller succulent rosette for part of the year
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Kathleen C. (verified owner) –
My plants arrived lovingly packed and in great condition despite a long journey. They are happily set up and looking beautiful!
Ralph Carothers (verified owner) –
This is probably the one I look most forward to it opening up more.
It’s pulled itself in very tight, but the top most leaves are already separating back out, and I’ve already seen growth from the crown occurring.
John M. (verified owner) –
Excellent condition and packaging
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