Pinguicula gigantea

$20.00$38.00

(99 customer reviews)

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.

*This plant ships bare root*

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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.

99 reviews for Pinguicula gigantea

  1. Christina Wambsganss (verified owner)

    Great condition

  2. Chris (verified owner)

    I ordered this several months back to help out with a fungus gnat infestation, and it really is an effective little sticky trap stand in. I was impressed enough that I ordered another one and some other pings. Each time they were packaged very carefully and arrived in excellent condition. This shop has consistently had some the best quality plants I’ve ordered online. Keep up the good work!

  3. Abigail (verified owner)

    I was a little bit nervous, because I ordered 10 plants, and it was a long trip, but they all came perfectly wrapped with care. They all arrive in 2 days in perfect condition.
    Thank you

  4. Jessica F. (verified owner)

    Beautiful, healthy plant!

  5. Junior (verified owner)

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  7. Michael K. (verified owner)

    Beautiful and in amazing condition!

  8. Camille W. (verified owner)

    Mine came in very healthy, excited for this one to get huge!

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