Pinguicula medusina was thought to be a form of P. heterophylla until 2000 when it was given species status. The butterwort has the ability to produce small plantlets at the tips of its carnivorous leaves as a means of self propagation. P. medusina is native to Oaxaca, Mexico near Laguna Encantada where it grows on gypsum. During winter, the plant forms an underground bulb. Please note: Plants may ship in either their carnivorous or succulent phase, 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 1-2 inches across and plants in their succulent phase (bulb) are a little less than 0.25 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: Nearly 12 inches across in ideal conditions
Light: Partial to full 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 small onion-like bulb just at or below the soil surface
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Stephanie H. (verified owner) –
Daniel B. (verified owner) –
Can’t wait for these cuties to wake up! Very pleased.
Hawken Carlton (verified owner) –
Looked great, came with 2 bulbs!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
In my experience, long leaved butterworts suffer severe transplant shock after being shipped. This specimen, however, bounced back just three days after receipt. It was clearly packaged very securely to keep humidity high during transit. Thank you!
Christopher Jimenez (verified owner) –
John Nixon (verified owner) –
Sent multiple plants, well packed, quick shipping. A++ experience, will definitely order again!
Christian S. (verified owner) –
Definitely a want-list ping for me, so glad to have been able to get a good sized one! I received it healthy, well packed, and coming out of dormancy, so less likely to be stressed or shocked in transit. Excited to see this one grow!
Scott Bennett (verified owner) –
Seth S. (verified owner) –
Great plants, great packaging, and fast shipping!
James G. (verified owner) –