Pinguicula agnata {Jalpan de la Sierra}

A Stunning, Colorful & Robust Butterwort

Pinguicula agnata {Jalpan de la Sierra} is a magnificent Mexican butterwort that can develop absolutely breathtaking coloration under the right growing conditions.

Under strong full-spectrum lighting, the leaves can transform from green into gorgeous shades of bright red, creating an incredibly vibrant rosette that immediately commands attention.

But the color is only part of what makes this Pinguicula so special.

The “Sugar-Glazed” Look ✨🍬

During active carnivorous growth, the surface of the leaves becomes covered with countless tiny droplets of sticky mucilage used to capture small insects.

Combined with the intense red coloration, these sparkling droplets give the leaves an almost sugar-glazed, candied appearance, especially when viewed under bright light.

It seriously looks like someone sprinkled the entire plant with sugar crystals! ✨

Just remember: as beautiful as it looks, this candy bites back…at least if you're a fungus gnat. 😂🪰

What Makes This Pinguicula Special?

❤️ Can develop intense bright-red coloration under strong lighting
✨ Beautiful dewy leaves with a sparkling, sugar-glazed appearance
🌱 Large and robust growth habit
🪰 Sticky carnivorous leaves that capture small flying insects
🧬 Excellent characteristics with exciting potential for future hybridization
🌈 A spectacular specimen for collectors and Pinguicula enthusiasts

Exciting Breeding Potential 🧬🌱

One of the characteristics that excites us most about Pinguicula agnata {Jalpan de la Sierra} is its potential for breeding.

Its combination of large size, robust growth, intense coloration, and beautiful leaf structure makes it a very interesting candidate for future crosses. We can't wait to see what kinds of characteristics this beautiful plant may pass along to its offspring.

Sometimes half the fun of growing Pinguicula is imagining what the next generation might look like!

Prepare to Be Captivated 🌈

Pictures can give you an idea of just how beautiful Pinguicula agnata {Jalpan de la Sierra} can become, but seeing a mature, intensely colored plant covered in sparkling dew is something completely different.

Give it strong lighting, watch those colors develop, and prepare yourself to be captivated by its beauty.

Please see the listing photos for examples of its coloration and growth characteristics. As with all living plants, size, shape, coloration, and dew production can vary depending on maturity and growing conditions.

You'll get a similar plant to the one in the picture. Please note that some plants are greener than others but will turn pinkish/red under intense lights.

The plants are shipped bare root in a plastic container to protect the plants. We ship the plants on Monday and Wednesday to avoid the weekend cut off.

PLEASE READ: The plants are about 1-1.5" in diameter.

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It is strongly recommended to get a heating pack during the winter to protect your plant from low temperatures, we are not responsible for dead plants that did not have a heating pack during transit. 1 heating pack per order is enough.