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Pinguicula "Yucca Do 1717" is a perennial heterophyllous butterworts that forms winter rosettes of about 35-40 succulent narrow leaves during winter and about 20-30 non-succulent, thinner, broader leaves during summer (depending on conditions). This beautiful Pinguicula can turn from greenish to pinkish/bronze under strong lights. Pinguicula "Yucca Do 1717" seems to be part of the esseriana complex, but the exact identification is undetermined.

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 plants are between 0.5 to 0.75" 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 Between 0.5 to 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 1-1.5" (Depending on care)
Dormancy None, nevertheless, plant may go into a succulent state during Winter (depending on temperatures).

Growing Zones

10 - 12
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Low Temperature

55°F

High Temperature

85°F

Fragrant

Not specifically documented

Polinator Required

No

Polinator Friendly

Yes

Flower Color

Not specifically documented

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil

Well-draining, mineral-rich mix; Mexican Pinguicula mix recommended

Moisture

Moderate

Sun Exposure

Bright, indirect sun

Mature Spread

0.2 ft

Mature Height

0.2 ft

Bloom Period

Not well documented, generally spring to summer like related species

Pruning Time

As needed

Pet Safe

Yes

Perennial / Annual

Perennial

Evergreen / Deciduous

Evergreen

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