It's doing really well. I will be transferring it to a bigger pot probably by the weekend. I wish I had a little more instructions on how to care for this variety, and what to do in the fall.
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Pinguicula gigantea red x zamudioana is a tropical butterworts that turns red/brownish under intense light and it can reach up to 6-8" under the right care.
You'll get a similar plant to the ones in the pictures. Please note that some plants are greener than others but will turn pinkish/reddish under intense light. You'll get a plant similar to the one in picture.
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.
Plants are about 1" in diameter (Please read)
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 1" 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 | 6-8" (Depending on care) |
| Dormancy | None, nevertheless, plant may go into a succulent state during Winter (depending on temperatures). |
Low Temperature
55°F
High Temperature
85°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
Yes
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Red
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Well-draining, mineral-rich mix; Mexican Pinguicula mix recommended
Moisture
Moderate to high
Sun Exposure
Bright, indirect sun
Mature Spread
0.08-0.17 ft
Mature Height
0.08-0.17 ft
Bloom Period
Spring to summer
Pruning Time
After flowering
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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