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.
Pinguicula gypsicola
$20.00 – $30.00
Rated 4.86 out of 5 based on 58 customer ratings
(58 customer reviews)
SKU: N/A
Categories: Butterworts (Pinguicula), Species, Tropical Butterworts
Tags: butterwort, carnivorous plant, gypsicola, mexican butterwort, pinguicula
Brand: Curious Plant
Brand: Curious Plant
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.
58 reviews for Pinguicula gypsicola
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Sarah D. (verified owner) –
This plant and every plant I ordered were in impeccable shape, and very nice size.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Beautiful plant. Arrived in perfect conditions.
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Vanessa W. (verified owner) –
It came in a succulent stage, well packaged. I can’t wait to see it as carnivore plant.
Michael Woodville (verified owner) –
Kristin Gutierrez (verified owner) –
The plant itself looks good, but there are no roots.
curiousplant (store manager) –
Hi Kristin, the plant we sent you is in its succulent phase. P. gypsicola has little to no roots during this phase and it will regrow them when the plants begins to transition back to its carnivorous leaves.
Leon McCartney (verified owner) –
Kevin G. (verified owner) –