Pinguicula ehlersiae is a species of butterwort native to Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. It forms carnivorous leaves in the summer and succulent leaves in the winter and prefers a loose substrate. In its carnivorous state, Pinguicula ehlersiae forms “drool edges” on its leaves so that dew and trapped prey won’t slide off.
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: About 1 inch in diameter
Light: Partial to full sun or grow light equivalent
Soil: Mexican Butterwort Potting Mix, sand and perlite 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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Tj (verified owner) –
Just as expected! Perfectly packaged and shipped 2 days after placing the order! SUPER EXCITED!
Brandon K (verified owner) –
Amazing, as always my favorite store!
Geena M. (verified owner) –
This one is my far my favorite of the 3 that I ordered. She arrived looking so picturesque and perfect that I nearly screamed in delight. Still looking amazing and I’m excited. Photo was taken about a week after planting.
Susan P. (verified owner) –
Beautiful. Just as pictured.
Misty (verified owner) –
Packaged well and super cute!
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Nancy (verified owner) –
I love my new plant!!
Nancy Cordero (verified owner) –
Everything was great product was as expected as was the directions waiting for it to grow bigger only been 5 1/2 days since planting
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