Pinguicula gracilis {Cerro de las Mitras}
Pinguicula gracilis is a miniature, heterophyllous, perennial butterworts that produce about 10-30 succulent leaves during winter and 5-15 leaves clothed in multicellular hairs during summer. Pinguicula gracilis was discovered in a limestone mountain range known as Cerro de las Mitras. Carnivorous Plant Butterworts- The plant/s on the picture/s are representative, you will get a similar plant. [Plants are not flowering at the moment and need more light to get their colors] The plants are shipped bare root in a plastic container for protection. We ship the plants on Monday and Wednesday to avoid the weekend cut off. Please read before ordering: These plants are about 0.4-0.5" in diameter, they are miniature pings. Make sure to add calcium to your media, this Pinguicula likes mineral based media. Please read: This is a diminutive plant and won't get big, please read before ordering. PLEASE READ BELOW: ▼ ↓ ▼ 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 (Butterwort) Care Guide 🌱 Plant Size About 0.4-0.5" in diameter ☀️ Light Bright light is best! A sunny windowsill or full-spectrum grow lights will keep your plant happy. 🪴 Potting Mix Use a well-draining Mexican Pinguicula mix + calcium 🪰 Feeding Feed every 2–3 weeks if not catching bugs: • Small insects • Fish food flakes • Schultz cactus fertilizer (follow bottle directions) 💧 Water Keep soil lightly moist — avoid overwatering or soggy conditions. 💦 Humidity Prefers moderate humidity (50–80%), but adapts well indoors. 🌡️ Temperature Thrives in temperatures between 55–85°F, with some flexibility depending on your setup. Seasonal Guidelines: • Summer: 70–90°F • Winter: 45–70°F 📏 Mature Size Grows up to 0.75-1" across with proper care 🌙 Dormancy No true dormancy. May enter a succulent phase during winter depending on temperatures — this is completely normal!