Pinguicula kondoi is a Mexican butterwort with quite a bit of controversy surrounding its identification. P. kondoi was first described in 1971, but some thought it should be synonymous with P. reticulata based on a set of dried specimens examined several years later. Today, the debate remains open with many believing P. reticulata should be the proper ID. P. kondoi produces beautiful flowers with bright veining and prefers a loose mineral-based substrate that drains easily.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 0.5 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 1.5 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: 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 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.
JEREMIAH HAMMERL (verified owner) –
Nice size plant arrived very healthy
Jefferson Voth (verified owner) –
Kila Bates (verified owner) –
Beautiful little plant. Arrived quickly in a safe package.
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Brad Rhodes (verified owner) –
Always perfect specimens ,sometimes nearly full grown
Julie T. (verified owner) –
Adorable plant with great coloration. Quickly became a favorite in my collection. Just ordered more to add to my ping terrarium.
Sarah D. (verified owner) –
Such an adorable ping, came in great shape and size
Amanda P. (verified owner) –
Beautiful plant!
Deborah P. (verified owner) –
Ordered several plants, and they were all healthy and beautiful. Shipping was quick, and the plants were packaged well for travel. As always, I am very happy with my purchase. Will definitely purchase again in the future.