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.
Marcellus K. (verified owner) –
The plant I received was healthy I can’t wait until it blooms.
Alexander (verified owner) –
Marian Mott (verified owner) –
Again, this shop sends nothing but quality and beautiful plants. I got lucky and received an active plant and can’t be happier.
Alice Y. (verified owner) –
Got twins! They’re absolutely beautiful and appear to be thriving!
Sif Nave (verified owner) –
Gorgeous little gypsicola in bloom! Super fast shipping, healthy plant. Thank you!
Kyle O. (verified owner) –
Very healthy good looking plant and fast shipping. Plant was packed very well and was in good condition.
DAVID BROWN (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Looks great. Love everything I’ve purchased from Curious. In dormancy and can’t wait for it to wake up.
Paul D. (verified owner) –
Very happy, I was expecting a dime sized plant because that’s what other have told me these plants usually sent as size wise. I was very pleased when I saw that it was quarter size.
Roxanne (verified owner) –
Arrived in great condition and packaged well.