Pinguicula ‘John Rizzi’ is a Mexican butterwort thought be a hybrid of P. moranensis and another unknown parent. It was registered as a cultivar in 1999 and is named after the original grower. P. ‘John Rizzi’ produces large ruffled leaves and bright pink blooms.
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: 4-6 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.
Reginald Burton (verified owner) –
Nice size!
Winston Echols (verified owner) –
Perfect as always. Thanks folks.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Joshua A Davis-Riley (verified owner) –
This guy was so cute. Can’t wait for him to grow some more! Thank you!