Pinguicula nivalis ‘Zaragoza, Mexico’ is a butterwort closely related to P. immaculata and P. gracilis. It can be found growing on a few gypsum hillsides near Zaragoza in Nuevo León. P. nivalis was published as a species in 2006 and is still fairly new in cultivation. Please note: This is a very small species of butterwort. Plants may arrive as individual specimens or clumps of multiple plants.
Description
Size and packing method: Plants are shipped bare root, 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: Up to 0.5 inches across
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: 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 smaller succulent leaves for part of the year
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
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Such a unique ping! Couldn’t be happier!
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Harold Koopowitz (verified owner) –
I had no idea how small it would be but thank you for the several growths.