Pinguicula ‘Johanna’ is a Mexican butterwort hybrid of P. agnata and P. debbertiana. It produces purple flowers with central veining and a white throat while the plant’s leaves turn an intense reddish-pink under strong light. P. ‘Johanna’ was created in 2009 and registered as a cultivar in 2010 by Christian Weinberger. It is a member of the Pinguicula Hairy Tongue Group.
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 2.5 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: 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: 55-85°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.
Brad Rhodes (verified owner) –
Ordered one and got two instead. Perfect specimens.
Aimee (verified owner) –
Kellie Monroe (verified owner) –
I had not realized I already owned Johanna so I got in contact with CS and they gladly swapped the Ping to one I did not have, great customer service and beautiful and healthy ping!
Robert Wilson (verified owner) –
Sid (verified owner) –
While the leaves are much longer than those depicted, the plant arrived in excellent condition and is doing well. The leaf color is leaning more towards purple than just having a hint of purple as shown.
Brad (verified owner) –
Magnificent specimen, it arrived practically full grown
Jim (verified owner) –
Excellent
Brian K. (verified owner) –
Arrived fast, just as pictured.
Deborah P. (verified owner) –
The order was shipped quickly and packaged well to prevent damage. The plant is gorgeous and looks just like the picture. Will definitely be purchasing again.
Christopher D (verified owner) –
My order arrived quickly. It was packaged nicely. The plant was absolutely gorgeous.