{"product_id":"pinguicula-alebrije","title":"Pinguicula \"Alebrije\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinguicula 'Alebrije'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinguicula 'Alebrije' is a selected hybrid of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinguicula zamudioana × Pinguicula medusina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the collection of carnivorous plant breeder Rodrigo Patrón.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name \"Alebrije\" comes from the famous Mexican folk art sculptures known for their bright colors and imaginative designs. Alebrijes are fantastical creatures that combine features from different animals, creating unique and magical forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of the Alebrije began in the 1930s with Mexican artist Pedro Linares. During a serious illness, he dreamed of a strange forest filled with extraordinary creatures. He saw animals unlike anything found in nature—a donkey with butterfly wings, a rooster with bull horns, and a lion with an eagle's head. As they moved through the forest, they all repeated the same mysterious word: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Alebrijes.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter recovering, Linares brought these dream creatures to life through his artwork, creating the colorful sculptures that are now celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust like its namesake, Pinguicula 'Alebrije' is a unique and fascinating plant that combines traits from two remarkable Mexican species, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinguicula zamudioana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePinguicula medusina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its unusual heritage and striking appearance make it an excellent addition to any carnivorous plant collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll get a similar plant to the ones in the pictures. Please note that some plants are gin bulb-like phase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE READ: \u003cstrong\u003eThe plants are about 0.25-0.5\" in diameter when they are in bulb-like phase and about 1-1.5\" in diameter when they are in their active phase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE READ BELOW: ▼ ↓ ▼\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .rcp-care-box {\n    position: relative;\n    border-radius: 16px;\n    padding: 2px; \/* space for gradient border *\/\n    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #ff9a9e, #fad0c4, #fbc2eb, #a6c1ee, #c2ffd8);\n    background-size: 300% 300%;\n    animation: rainbowShift 10s ease infinite;\n  }\n\n  .rcp-care-inner {\n    border-radius: 14px;\n    padding: 14px;\n    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, #f9f9ff);\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\n  }\n\n  .rcp-care-title {\n    text-align: center;\n    margin: 0 0 14px 0;\n    font-size: 22px;\n  }\n\n  .rcp-care-grid {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n    gap: 10px;\n  }\n\n  .rcp-care-card {\n    border-radius: 10px;\n    padding: 12px;\n    background: #ffffff;\n    border: 1px solid #eee;\n    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;\n  }\n\n  .rcp-care-card-title {\n    font-weight: bold;\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n  }\n\n  .rcp-care-card a {\n    color: #ff2a00;\n    font-weight: bold;\n    text-decoration: none;\n  }\n\n  .rcp-care-card a:hover {\n    text-decoration: underline;\n  }\n\n  @keyframes rainbowShift {\n    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }\n    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }\n    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }\n  }\n\n  @media (min-width: 750px) {\n    .rcp-care-grid {\n      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n    }\n\n    .rcp-care-card:hover {\n      transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.01);\n      box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\n      border-color: #e6ccff;\n    }\n\n    .rcp-care-box:hover {\n      box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 150, 200, 0.25),\n                  0 0 25px rgba(150, 200, 255, 0.2);\n    }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-inner\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"rcp-care-title\"\u003e🌈🌿 Pinguicula (Butterwort) Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card-title\"\u003e🌱 Plant Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAbout 0.25-0.5\" in diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card-title\"\u003e☀️ Light\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBright light is best! A sunny windowsill or full-spectrum grow lights will keep your plant happy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card-title\"\u003e🪴 Potting Mix\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUse a well-draining \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rainbowcarnivorousplants.com\/products\/mexican-pinguicula-soil-mix\"\u003e Mexican Pinguicula mix \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card-title\"\u003e🪰 Feeding\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFeed every 2–3 weeks if not catching bugs:\u003cbr\u003e• Small insects\u003cbr\u003e• Fish food flakes\u003cbr\u003e• Schultz cactus fertilizer (follow bottle directions)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card-title\"\u003e💧 Water\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKeep soil lightly moist — avoid overwatering or soggy conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card-title\"\u003e💦 Humidity\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePrefers moderate humidity (50–80%), but adapts well indoors.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card-title\"\u003e🌡️ Temperature\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThrives in temperatures between \u003cstrong\u003e55–85°F\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some flexibility depending on your setup.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Guidelines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70–90°F\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–70°F\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card-title\"\u003e📏 Mature Size\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrows up to 1.5-2\" across with proper care\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card\" style=\"grid-column: 1 \/ -1;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rcp-care-card-title\"\u003e🌙 Dormancy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo true dormancy. May enter a succulent phase during winter depending on temperatures — this is completely normal!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"RainbowCarnivorousplants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41719896375429,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0362\/8849\/5749\/files\/PinguiculaAlebrije_2.jpg?v=1781977999","url":"https:\/\/rainbowcarnivorousplants.com\/products\/pinguicula-alebrije","provider":"Rainbow Carnivorous Plants LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}