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.
Winston E. (verified owner) –
Arrived beautiful and in excellent condition. Thank you.
anthony M. (verified owner) –
I ordered 1plant to try out and it was in really good shape. So I ordered another one and couldn’t be happier. Also the how to videos answered all my questions
anthony (verified owner) –
sungjoo moon (verified owner) –
very good.!
Sierra S. (verified owner) –
Packaged very well, and great instructions for how to get your ping set up! I’ve had mine for almost a week now, and the new leaves are looking great!
Mason (verified owner) –
Got here so quick and protected. Love the little Pinguicula. Mahalo from Hawaii. :)
Scott K. (verified owner) –
Great tips for followup care
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EDWIN C. (verified owner) –
Love the plant. Well packed. Very healthy.