Pinguicula immaculata is native to the state of Nuevo León in Mexico where it can be found growing in arid regions on walls of gypsum next to agave. In cultivation, the plant does well in a mineral-based substrate that drains easily. Although it’s one of the smallest Mexican butterwort species, P. immaculata can be quite striking under strong light with its hairy green center and red leaf edges. Alexander Lux discovered the plant in 1990 and formally described it two years later with Sergio Zamudio.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 0.25 inches 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 0.75 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: 40-70% 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 leaves begin to form.
Temperature: 55-85°F
Dormancy: Technically none, however carnivorous leaves are replaced by a smaller succulent leaves for part of the year
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Alyssa N. (verified owner) –
A beautiful ping and I can’t wait to see it flower. I actually received 2 plants! One larger than the other. The smaller of the two is bouncing back a bit more slowly than the larger, but still doing well. As always, the pings were packed very well.
tae k. (verified owner) –
Bryant K. (verified owner) –
Awesome little ping!
Nathan S. (verified owner) –
What a tiny ping, I got 3 with my purchase.
Ulises (verified owner) –
William E. (verified owner) –
A very nice plant in its succulent phase
Melissa (verified owner) –
Beautiful little plants. I never expect perfection from a plant for obvious reasons (nothing is perfect) but these little guys could be in a photo shoot. I can’t wait for them to enjoy living with us.
Chris Hutchison (verified owner) –
Nice plants.
Anthony (verified owner) –
Salim M. (verified owner) –
Simply love this plant for its vibrant colours. I love this plant so much that I’m buying it for the second time and it came in a gorgeous cluster.