Pinguicula gypsicola is a butterwort species that can be found in a few locations around San Luis Potosí, Mexico. These particular plants are crested which means the central growth point has mutated to form a linear region of growth. Sometimes the mutation will resolve itself resulting in a clump of many individual plants. Other times the mutation will endure creating a long caterpillar-like specimen. Please note: Plants may ship in either their carnivorous or succulent phase.
Description
Size and packing method: Plants are about 0.5 inches across in their succulent phase or slightly larger in their carnivorous phase. Plants are shipped bare root 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
Light: Partial to full sun or grow light equivalent
Soil: Mexican Butterwort Mix or peat, sand, and perlite mix
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, fish food, or diluted foliar fertilizer such as Maxsea every 2-3 weeks
Humidity: 50-75% 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: 55-90°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.
Emily A. (verified owner) –
Healthy plant, safely packed and shipped quickly!