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.
Amanda P. (verified owner) –
This is such a tiny species, but they shipped great and look good!
Joseph H (verified owner) –
This ping is the most interesting one I have. Reminds me like being part cactus. Even with it being late from the postal carrier it was in great condition. I highly recommend this one.
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Cynthia C. (verified owner) –
Received a nice big clump, very healthy and colorful!
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Lisa Miller (verified owner) –
Very cute but tiny, I hope it survives. So far so good though.
Charles Gray (verified owner) –
No issues (as usual) great condition (also as usual) I’ve had no losses with this company. Thank you Elizabeth. Not only did my ping came healthy but it wasn’t alone. I’m ecstatic about my new babies. Check us out👀
Aria H. (verified owner) –
Was packaged perfectly and looked amazing coming out of the box!
Cole (verified owner) –
This is a gorgeous little plant, and the specimen I received looked excellent, and was very healthy. A tiny ping, around the size of a debbertiana, but with characteristics similar to immaculata, and color reminiscent of ehlersiae.