Pinguicula gypsicola is a beautiful species of butterwort found only in a few locations around San Luis Potosí, Mexico. It can be challenging to grow in cultivation and is prized by many collectors. It prefers a calcium rich media along with proper amounts of water and airflow to thrive. Please note: Plants may ship in either their carnivorous or succulent phase.
Description
Size and packing method: Medium plants are about 1 inch across in their carnivorous phase and 0.25 inches across in their succulent phase. Large plants are 1.5-2 inches across in their carnivorous phase and about 0.5 inches across in their succulent 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
Mature size: Up to 5 inches in diameter
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.
Jonathan (verified owner) –
Charles (verified owner) –
I received my gypsicola in dormant form and still satisfied. I’ve been pretty successful in growing my collection and look forward to coming back even stronger.
Bryce (verified owner) –
I’m succulent stage. Looking healthy
Danny H. (verified owner) –
Say what?!? Crazy cool looking plant and came in great shape. Quick shipping too. You go girl.
Laura Aldridge (verified owner) –
Christian S. (verified owner) –
A staple thin-leaved ping, and one I’m glad to add to the collection. The one I received was blooming size and already pushing a flower! Definitely happy about that!
Seth S. (verified owner) –
Great plants, great packaging, and fast shipping!
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