Pinguicula mesophytica was first discovered in 1939 by Dr. Julian Steyermark but wasn’t officially described as a new species until 1997. Although it is technically native to the central American region, it is still considered one of the Mexican butterworts too since it is part of the same floristic area. In the wild, P. mesophytica grows mainly as an epiphyte on mossy tree trunks but can also be found growing on rocks and the forest floor under epiphytic colonies. Cultivated plants can flower for most of the year if given proper conditions.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 1 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 3-4 inches in diameter
Light: Shade or grow light equivalent
Soil: Long fiber sphagnum or 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: Keep media damp at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 50-80°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Susana Castillo (verified owner) –
Good size and healthy ping.
tae k. (verified owner) –
Joseph Hromy (verified owner) –
Great rare ping for the windowsill.
Michael Woodville (verified owner) –
Michael Woodville (verified owner) –
Michael Woodville (verified owner) –