Bred by a grower in the Czech Republic, this Mexican butterwort has yellow flowers, the first of its kind. Not much is known about the breeding, but it looks and grows similarly to
Pinguciula moranensis. We strongly suspect this plant is a hybrid based on the flower.
Plants You Receive
Your plant will be shipped potted in a 3-inch pot and is expected to reach flowering maturity in 1-2 seasons. All plants were propagated on-site from proven mother plants in our collection.
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monthly video podcast for examples of how your plant may look at this time of the year and important growing tips for the season.
Type of Plant
Tropical plant for indoor growing.
Size of Adult Plants
Plant can reach 3 inches across.
Sunlight
Partial sun. A south window with several hours of direct sunlight is ideal.
Water
Use mineral-free water or water low in minerals (less than 50 parts per million). Keep the soil damp but not waterlogged.
Soil
Use 1 part peat moss,1 part perlite, and 1 part sand. Avoid fertilizers, regular garden soil, and compost.
Cold Tolerance
Tolerant of cool temperatures, but protect from frost.
A giant among butterworts.
Limited supply. Only 1 per customer.