Pinguicula gypsicola {Buena Vista, San Luis Potosi, Mex}
Pinguicula gypsicola {Buena Vista, San Luis Potosi, Mex}
Pinguicula gypsicola Brandegee (1911)
Gypsum-loving Butterwort
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Pinguicula gypsicola is a perennial heterophyllous species, which produces non -carnivorous winter and carnivorous summer leaves. Pinguicula gypsicola was first discovered in an area northwest of San Luis Potosí, Mex. The epithet gypsicola is derived from the Latin gypsum (mineral composed of calcium sulphate dihydrate) and colere (inhabit), as a reference for the substrate preference.
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 change color 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 sizes are: Medium ~1" & Large ~2" in diameter. This plant is currently in dormant state therefore is no longer 1 & 2" in diameter atm. (see 2nd &3rd picture for reference).
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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 | Depending in size selection, see plant size above. |
| 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). |
Growing Zones
10 - 12
Low Temperature
40°F
High Temperature
85°F
Fragrant
No
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Purple
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Well-draining, mineral-rich mix
Moisture
High
Sun Exposure
Bright, indirect sun
Mature Spread
0.2 ft
Mature Height
0.2 ft
Bloom Period
Summer rains
Pruning Time
After flowering
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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