Pinguicula macrophylla is a rather unusual species of butterwort native to Guanajuato, Mexico. It produces large oval carnivorous leaves at the end of long stalks (petioles) in the summer and during winter, grows a bulb-like bud of dormant leaves. Pinguicula macrophylla prefers a well draining mineral-based substrate and partially shaded conditions. Please note: Plants may ship in either their carnivorous or succulent phase, please see size information below.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel. Plants in their carnivorous phase are about 1.5 inches across and plants in their succulent phase (bulb) are roughly 0.5 inches across. 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: 5-6 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: 50-80% with adequate airflow
Water: During its active growing season provide enough distilled water for the media to remain damp. During the succulent phase, reduce watering and allow media to dry out regularly
Temperature: 55-85°F
Dormancy: Carnivorous leaves die away for a portion of the year and the plant forms a succulent bulb at the soil surface
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Alex J. (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
My shipment of plants arrived a day early and in amazing condition. The P. macrophylla came in while dormant, but the bulb is nearly half and inch across and the new leaves are becoming carnivorous. Excited to watch it grow!
Melissa (verified owner) –
Fast shipping, good packaging, beautiful and healthy plant. Thank you so much.
David Taylor (verified owner) –
Arrived in great shape! Still a returning buyer!
Joyce Fletcher (verified owner) –
Brian Coleman (verified owner) –
A lot larger than imagined!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I was very excited for this one, but it was gangly and losing leaves when it arrived. Hopefully it bounces back.
curiousplant (store manager) –
We’re sorry to hear this, it sounds like the plant had a rough time during shipping and we’d be happy to work with you on a replacement.
Jennifer D. (verified owner) –
So healthy! Love love love
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