Pinguicula ‘Dragon’ is an in-house butterwort hybrid of P. medusina and P. moctezumae. It’s long tendril-like carnivorous leaves turn red at the tips in strong light giving it the appearance of the flames of a dragon! P. ‘Dragon’ prefers a loose substrate that drains easily. Please see size descriptions below.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 1.5 inches tall 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: Up to 4-5 inches tall
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 leaves begins to form.
Temperature: 55-85°F
Dormancy: Technically none, however carnivorous leaves are replaced by a smaller succulent leaves for part of the year
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Jennifer Dallmann (verified owner) –
A+++ I love this ping – it was packed in a way that it would be impossible to get damage -with a tentacle ping shipping is important -what a truly unique ping – I am so excited to grow this guy- thanks Curious Plant keep up the good work !
James (verified owner) –
So fun. So spiky!
Nathan (verified owner) –
Another great plant
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