Meet one of the jewels of Mexico’s high mountains. Pinguicula esseriana from El Cielo range in Tamaulipas is a true miniature treasure.

This tiny species forms a perfectly shaped rosette in a rich, enchanting deep red, often with softer, lighter edges that create a beautiful contrast. It’s considered one of the darkest forms within the esseriana group—an absolute standout in any Mexican Pinguicula collection.

When in bloom, it produces charming small white flowers delicately veined, with a soft pink center that adds a refined touch to its bold foliage.

Compact, colorful, and highly collectible—this is a must-have for lovers of rare and dramatic Mexican Pinguicula.

The plants on the pictures are representative, you will get a similar plant. [Plants are not flowering at the moment]

You'll get a similar plant to the ones in the pictures. Please note that some plants are greener than others but will turn reddish under intense lights. Plants are smaller in winter during their succulent/winter phase.

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.

Our plants are about 0.5-0.65" in diameter.

The plant has been growing under LED lights with a temperature of 75~80° during the day and 55~70° at night.

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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.

Pinguicula
Plant size	About 0.5-0.65" in diameter
Light	A sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lights
Potting medium	Mexican Pinguicula mix
Feeding	Fish food or bugs every 3-4 weeks
Water	Keep soil moist
Humidity	50-80%
Temperature	55-85°F
Mature plant size	0.75" (Depending on care)
Dormancy	None, nevertheless, plant may go into a succulent state during Winter (depending on temperatures).