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.
Gregory (verified owner) –
The Ping came exceptionally well wrapped and in very good shape. The nice size Ping perked up and is a happy camper. The Ping looks just like the picture
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Marian Mott (verified owner) –
This is one of the healthiest pings I have ever received. I need to buy some of their ping medium stat.
Taylor (verified owner) –
I’m glad I ordered the soil for this one! It’s working great for them. They were also wrapped and very protected. I will definitely order more in the future!
Nick Z. (verified owner) –
Eric Harter (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to watch it grow and flower! Adorable plant! First order, Great packaging, loved how clean roots were too! Fast shipping!
Darren W. (verified owner) –
Great plant.
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Brad Rhodes (verified owner) –
I couldn’t be more pleased.