Pinguicula laxifolia is known to inhabit only a small area in Tamaulipas, Mexico where it hangs from rocks shaded by mountain forest. It was described in 1995 by Hans Luhrs who simultaneously created a new section called Orchidioides in order to help classify the butterwort. In cultivation, the plant does well in a mineral-based substrate that drains easily.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 1.5-2 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 4 inches in diameter
Light: Shade to partial 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 leaves begin to form.
Temperature: 55-85°F
Dormancy: Technically none, however carnivorous leaves are replaced by a smaller succulent leaves for part of the year
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Sonia (verified owner) –
Initially I thought I had received a damaged plant but the owner Elizabeth educated me on this plant. It looks like its coming apart but that’s just how it looks. Once you pot it up and give it about a month it’ll look nice. I was also able to propagate some of the “leafs” that came out during shipping. I waited a month to write the review so you’ll see pictures of when I first got it and what it looks like now. Very happy with my purchase, already looking to buying more. I have mine on a south east facing window and it seems to really like it there.
Cody (verified owner) –
Gorgeous
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