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.
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Sif (verified owner) –
Curious Plant has been pretty good to me! Received a larger and a smaller plant, healthy, adorable, & just emerging from dormancy. Excited to raise them!
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Hawken Carlton (verified owner) –
Arrived in perfect condition, not a whit of damage in any way.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I received a sizeable specimen, much larger than I anticipated!
Jennifer S. (verified owner) –
Nice big plant with a bonus baby one included!
Scott Bennett (verified owner) –