Pinguicula esseriana is a butterwort species native to 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, P. esseriana 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 young bare root plant about 0.5 inches in diameter, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. Plants are more green at the moment. 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.
Mark S. (verified owner) –
My ping was perfectly packaged inside a deli cup and the root ball was easy to plant. The quality of the plant is excellent. It arrived mostly green but it is already becoming more red with sunlight!
Maria A. (verified owner) –
I’ve only had them for a few days, but so far so good. Ordered 5 plants and they all look amazing in arrival.
Whitney S. (verified owner) –
Arrived healthy and fast! I’m extremely impressed with the quality of the carnivorous plants. Elizabeth was extremely helpful answering any questions I had. Will definitely order again.
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Warren Prescott (verified owner) –
Purchased 6 different ping varieties and all the plants were the Best quality of pings I have received in the mail from any other company and I have purchased from a few. Adult plants
Katy Maxwell (verified owner) –
Arrived in perfect condition!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Plant came in excellent shape and the packaging was great! Can’t wait till our next order!