Pinguicula gigantea may be the largest Mexican Butterwort discovered reaching up to 12 inches across, though usually it is somewhat smaller in cultivation. P. gigantea is native to Oaxaca, Mexico and was discovered by Alfred Lau in 1987. It was cultivated as P. sp. ‘Ayautla’ until 1995 when it was formally described as P. gigantea by Hans Luhrs. In addition to its size, P. gigantea is unique in that it produces sticky dew on both sides of its leaves. Please see size descriptions below.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. Small plants are about 1 inch in diameter and medium size plants are 2.5+ inches in diameter. 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: With exceptional care, plants may reach 6-12 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: Keep soil consistently damp but not wet, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 55-85°F
Dormancy: Leaves shrink somewhat in winter but will remain carnivorous
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Joaquin C. (verified owner) –
plant was healthy and beautiful. shipping was long though.
Elliott H. (verified owner) –
Arrived on time and shipped safely, the plant was only very slightly dehydrated because of the temps in my area, but I’m very happy w my purchase. Thank you!
Alexandria (verified owner) –
Already catching some Fungus Gnats!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Still recovering from travel shock but arrived in good shape
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Nicole (verified owner) –
Arrived safe and sound! Was intended as a Christmas gift, but the owner suggested waiting until January to ship as the mail delays might have been rough on the plant (which I had no problem with). Got a call from the giftee saying that an extra plant had been included to compensate for the delay, which was very nice. :)
Nevin S. (verified owner) –
plant spent 6 days in mail, looks alright, towel still damp
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Rich T. (verified owner) –
Beautiful plant!!!! I’ve gotten all my pings from you guys and have never been disappointed.