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.
Hawken Carlton (verified owner) –
Arrived in perfect condition
David (verified owner) –
Very supportive: great customer service, and top quality plants
Christian S. (verified owner) –
Excited for this one, definitely has a cool look to it and a pretty white flower. Hopefully I get to see it soon!
Charles Gray (verified owner) –
So beautiful in person. Happy I got this one.
Parker H. –
Just got into pings and this is the first one I ordered. Elizabeth was so helpful and answered all of my questions. This guy arrived in perfect condition with every leaf intact and with beautiful colors. The plant was about an 1″ instead of .5″ The shipping was great. The paper towel was still damp and the heat pack warm. I will definitely order from them again!
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Danny H. (verified owner) –
So beautiful
Nate H. (verified owner) –
Excellent Ping, all the pings I’ve ordered have arrived fast and well protected. I water all my carnivorous plants with ultra high purity DIW which has less than 1 part per trillion of anything in it. They’re doing well on a west window, one is already producing its flower. These guys sell a high quality plant, very vigorous out of box, buy with confidence.
Lewis Wagoner (verified owner) –
Plants arrived well packed and in excellent shape.