Description
Pinguicula sp. Guatemala is a perennial heterophyllous butterworts that can turn pinkish/reddish under strong lights. This beautiful Pinguicula likes loose soil and cooler temperatures for optimal health. Please try to provide these settings for best results, and remember to keep the soil moist but not too wet during spring/summer and let it dry out in between before watering again during winter.
Carnivorous Plant Butterworts- 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 picture. Please note that some plants are greener than others but will turn pink/reddish with time under intense light.
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.
The plant's size is 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 | |
Plant size | About 1" in diameter |
Light | A sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lights |
Potting medium | Mexican Pinguicula soil mix |
Feeding | Fish food or bugs every 3-4 weeks |
Water | Keep soil moist |
Humidity | 50-80% |
Temperature | 55-85°F |
Mature plant size | 2-3" (Depending on care) |
Dormancy | None, nevertheless, plant may go into a succulent state during Winter (depending on temperatures). |