Pinguicula ibarrae is native to Hidalgo, Mexico where it grows in foggy humid conditions on the faces of mossy rocks. Unlike some other Mexican butterworts which prefer drier media during their winter succulent phase, P. ibarrae typically receives some level of moisture year round. Consequently, its succulent rosette rarely forms and will only make an appearance in the driest conditions. P. ibarrae was discovered in 2001 by grower Adolfo Ibarra and formally described in 2005 by botanist Sergio Zamudio.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 1 inch 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: About 5-8 inches 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: 50-80% with adequate airflow
Water: Provide enough distilled water for the media to remain consistently damp
Temperature: 55-85°F
Dormancy: Typically none, however the plant may enter a succulent state if the media is kept dry for prolonged periods of time
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Steven (verified owner) –
Very nice plant, MUCH larger than I expected