Pinguicula laueana is a tropical butterwort native to the Mixe Highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico. It was discovered by Alfred Lau in 1978 and is currently the only butterwort known to produce red flowers.
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: 2-3 inches in diameter
Light: Partial to full sun or grow light equivalent
Soil: Mexican Butterwort Potting Mix, sand and perlite 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.
Macey C. (verified owner) –
Super healthy plant! It took a few days longer to arrive due to USPS being backed up, but it still managed to arrive in great shape even without a heat pack. I’m really happy with my purchase!
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Katelynn D. (verified owner) –
Not only did they send me a beautiful looking plant, but it had a little baby with it! And the soil mix I added to my order was plenty enough to split between the two. They’re both in their own little pots for now but I may be transferring them to my terrarium for winter with my flytraps and sarracenia. The info and instructions they provide with each order are always so so helpful! And the way they package and ship their plants has always been excellent. Love buying from here! :)
Brian Coleman (verified owner) –
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TAM (verified owner) –
Beautiful and very healthy plant. Thank you so much.
Rickey Anderson (verified owner) –
Beautiful and adjusting well
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