Pinguicula debbertiana ‘Metallic Purple’ is a Mexican Butterwort native to the state of San Luis Potosí. While the summer rosette is similar to that of P. ehlersiae, the winter blooms are noticeably different in appearance and have the ability to close at night. Flowers of this form are purple in color. P. debbertiana was discovered by German botanist, Paul Debbert in 1989 and formally described by Franz Speta in 1992. This plant prefers a loose mineral-based substrate that drains easily.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 0.5 inches 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: 1-2 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.
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Wonderful as always!
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Exactly as pictured. Beautiful little pink ping.
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Absolutely stunning!
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