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.
Scott Straus (verified owner) –
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Emily V. (verified owner) –
All the plants I ordered arrived in a timely manner. They were well packed and in great condition. So happy with the new additions to my carnivorous garden!
Caitlin C. (verified owner) –
I LOVE this plant and the delivery was excellent!
Julian Yang (verified owner) –
Plant was healthy and packaged well.
Andrew Studnicky (verified owner) –
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Heather N. (verified owner) –
The cutest little one, it’s already caught 7 gnats. I’m so proud :’)
Maureen Green (verified owner) –
It’s flowering!! I’ve had it a few months and it grew tons of winter leaves and now it’s flowering. It had a rough start spending 10+ days in the mail thanks to the post office but she’s thriving now. The mix is great too! I think it helped it establish really well. I’ve never owned a butterwort and buying from you has been a great experience. I also feel like mine is prettier than others I see online. A mother’s love, right?! Wish I could post a picture to show how well it’s grown and thrived.
curiousplant (store manager) –
Thank you so much Maureen! Glad to hear it’s doing well for you despite the mail delay, how exciting that it’s flowering too!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –