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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Bradley Wood (verified owner) –
My cute little ping arrived happy and healthy, and was so carefully packed that it survived the short trip even in a super cold stretch of winter!
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Christian S. (verified owner) –
Real pretty color on this one, really hope to keep this one happy and with the same great color.
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Charles Gray (verified owner) –
Came healthy in great shape.Packaged well(as usual)
Robert S. (verified owner) –
Super cute little guy, exactly as described, perfect condition, shipped safe and secure. These guys are pros.
Parker H. –
This little beauty came in perfect condition with beautiful red/pink colors. The packaging was great and not a single leaf was damaged or browning. I will definitely order from Curious Plant again and I can’t wait to do so!
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