Pinguicula gracilis {Cerro de las Mitras}

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Pinguicula gracilis is a miniature, heterophyllous, perennial butterworts that produce about 10-30 succulent leaves during winter and 5-15 leaves clothed in multicellular hairs during summer. Pinguicula gracilis was discovered in a limestone mountain range known as Cerro de las Mitras.

Carnivorous Plant Butterworts- The plant/s on the picture/s are representative, you will get a similar plant. [Plants are not flowering at the moment and need more light to get their colors]

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

Please read before ordering: These plants are about 0.4-0.5" in diameter, they are miniature pings. Make sure to add calcium to your media, this Pinguicula likes mineral based media.

Please read: This is a diminutive plant and won't get big, please read before ordering. 

PLEASE READ BELOW: ▼ ↓ ▼

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 0.4-0.5" 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 + calcium
🪰 Feeding
Feed every 2–3 weeks if not catching bugs:
• 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 in temperatures between 55–85°F, with some flexibility depending on your setup.
Seasonal Guidelines:
Summer: 70–90°F
Winter: 45–70°F
📏 Mature Size
Grows up to 0.75-1" across with proper care
🌙 Dormancy
No true dormancy. May enter a succulent phase during winter depending on temperatures — this is completely normal!

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