Pinguicula orchidioides is a Mexican Butterwort that has caused quite a bit of confusion over the years. It was originally described in 1844 and then misidentified, forgotten, and eventfully re-described under a different species name altogether. Today, P. orchidioides is synonymous with P. stolonifera. It is native to Oaxaca and Guerrero, Mexico and Guatemala. It is rather unique among Mexican Butterworts in its ability to produce stolons during the growing season that eventually grow into new plants. In winter, it forms a small resting bud. P. orchidioides does well in a mineral-based substrate that drains easily. Please note, succulent buds are very small. 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 carnivorous form are about 1 inch across and succulent buds are 0.125-0.25 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: Up to 6 inches in diameter in ideal conditions
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: 40-70% 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: Carnivorous leaves die away for a portion of the year and the plant forms a succulent bud at the soil surface
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
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