Pinguicula rectifolia ‘near Huahuapan, Oax, Mexico’ is a Mexican butterwort species that produces purplish flowers. While this variety was found near Huahuapan, the species was originally collected in 1987 near Juxtlahuaca, Oaxaca and then formally described in 1989.
Description
Size and packing method: You will receive a bare root plant about 1 inch 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 2-3 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 slightly once the semi-succulent rosette begins to form, however do not allow the media to dry out completely.
Temperature: 55-85°F
Dormancy: Technically none, however carnivorous leaves may shrink back slightly to a semi-succulent rosette for part of the year
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
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