This Pinguicula rotundiflora x gypsicola hybrid is another Curious Plant creation. The elongated leaves display a nice mix of both parents and develop a lovely pinkish tinge under strong light. The flowers are large and appear to resemble those of P. gypsicola more closely than those of P. rotundiflora, although the petals are wider and slightly more pink. P. rotundiflora x gypsicola prefers a loose mineral-based substrate that drains easily and forms a compact rosette when dormant.
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: Partial to full sun or grow light equivalent
Light: Full sun
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 rosette begins to form.
Temperature: 55-85°F
Dormancy: Technically none, however carnivorous leaves are replaced by a smaller succulent rosette for part of the year
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
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