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Pinguicula gigantea is a perennial homophyllous species, its native range is within Mexico. P. gigantea's flower is usually a purple colour with the occasional light blue. The epithet gigantea is deived from the Latin giganteaus (giant).
Carnivorous Plant Butterwort- The plants on the pictures are representative, you will get a similar plant (plants are about 1" in diameter).
The plant has been growing under LED lights with a temperature of 75~80° during the day and 55~70° at night.
The pinguicula will be shipped bare root in a plastic container to protect the plant, if you need soil please select the Bare-root + soil option . We shipping plants Monday and Wednesday to avoid the weekend cut off.
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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 | Between 1 to 1.5" 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 | 4-6" (Depending on care) |
| Dormancy | None, nevertheless, plant may go into a succulent state during Winter (depending on temperatures). |
Growing Zones
9 - 11
Low Temperature
45°F
High Temperature
95°F
Fragrant
No notable fragrance; insectivorous foliage has neutral smell.
Polinator Required
Small flies, gnats
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Purple Blue White
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil
Well-drained
Moisture
High
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Light
Mature Spread
1 ft
Mature Height
6-10 inches in diameter
Bloom Period
Indoors: Bright light; partial sun outdoors
Pruning Time
Year-Round
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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