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.
Anonymous –
So pretty in person. I now have 7 different ping varieties spread over 3 orders, and all are doing amazing. They come carefully packaged, in great condition, easy acclimation and care instructions. I usually use their specific mexican buttwort mix which has perfomed great as well, these are temporarily in moss as I had it more easily on hand.
John (verified owner) –
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Dea Chen –
Came so well packaged and can’t wait to see the red!
Kristie H. (verified owner) –
Arrived in perfect condition. Not so patiently waiting for that gorgeous bloom!
Ralph Carothers (verified owner) –
Received it with a little surprise! This one has a bloom already started! I’m waiting for it to open up, but you can see the nice red color!
Sherryl (verified owner) –
Healthy nice size plant. Color is as pictured. Very nice! Can’t wait to see this bloom!
Jim (verified owner) –
John M. (verified owner) –
Excellent condition and packaging
Thomas (verified owner) –
Very nice!