Pinguicula gracilis is a small Mexican Butterwort native to the state of Nuevo León. It was first collected in 1980 and then formally described in 1988 by Sergio Zamudio. P. gracilis produces white flowers with an enlarged bottom lobe that is marked with a greenish-yellow spot. The plant grows well in a mineral-based substrate that drains easily.
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: A little over 1 inch 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: 40-70% 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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Joe Anderson (verified owner) –
So cool! My first foray into butterworts and i got the soil mix too and have this and one other variety in their own seperate environment
William Schwartz (verified owner) –
Devin M. (verified owner) –
Beautiful plant. Arrived safely and in excellent condition.
Joshua Smith (verified owner) –
Amy (verified owner) –
It’s so cute! And it’s bigger than expected, 1″ wide instead of .5″. It was packaged carefully and shows no shipping stress at all. I’m thrilled.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Really generously sized, lush, and healthy
Nevin S. (verified owner) –
7 days in the mail, plant still looks good, towel still damp
Rich T. (verified owner) –
Beautiful plant!!!! I’ve gotten all my pings from you guys and have never been disappointed.