Pinguicula colimensis was described in 1963 by Rogers McVaugh and John T. Mickel. The Mexican butterwort is native to the states of Colima, Michoacán, and Guerrero where it can be found growing on gypsum and limestone rocks. P. colimensis is known to have some of the largest gland tentacles in the genus and produces a very compact winter rosette. Please note: Most plants are currently in their compact succulent form, see size information for each below.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. Plants in carnivorous form about 1 inch across and plants in their succulent form are roughly 0.5 inches across. 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: Up to 9.5 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: 40-70% 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.
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Cole –
Beautiful ping that arrived softly asleep. Always a treat to watch them waking up. Like a kinder surprise egg.
Nancy Martens (verified owner) –
Perfect packing! The plant I received looks exactly like the picture on the webstore.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I purchased my plant during winter while the plant was in its succulent phase and received a very healthy rosette, carefully packaged. Can’t wait to watch him wake up in spring!
Jennifer S. (verified owner) –
Arrived in great shape and after a week it’s already putting out new leaves.
Christian S. (verified owner) –
Completely forgot why I wanted this one, but excited none the less to have it in my collection. It came nice and healthy!
Scott Straus (verified owner) –
Kim (verified owner) –
Arrived in great shape. Plant was Packaged well!