Description
Pinguicula esseriana {El Tepozan}
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 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" 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.
🌈🌿 Pinguicula (Butterwort) Care Guide
🌱 Plant Size
About 1" in diameter
☀️ Light
Bright light is best! A sunny windowsill or full-spectrum grow lights will keep your plant happy.
🪴 Potting Mix
Use a well-draining Mexican Pinguicula mix
🪰 Feeding
Feed every 2–3 weeks if not catching bugs:
• Small insects
• Fish food flakes
• Schultz cactus fertilizer (follow bottle directions)
• Small insects
• Fish food flakes
• Schultz cactus fertilizer (follow bottle directions)
💧 Water
Keep soil lightly moist — avoid overwatering or soggy conditions.
💦 Humidity
Prefers moderate humidity (50–80%), but adapts well indoors.
🌡️ Temperature
Thrives between 55–85°F
📏 Mature Size
Grows up to 1.5" across with proper care
🌙 Dormancy
No true dormancy. May enter a succulent phase during winter depending on temperatures — this is completely normal!