Pinguicula laueana x emarginata (Shipped Bare-Root)
Pinguicula laueana x emarginata (Shipped Bare-Root)
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Pinguicula laueana x emarginata
This cross brings together two very different Mexican species. laueana is known for some of the boldest flower color in the genus, while emarginata brings its notched, cup shaped leaves and a love of wet riverbank rock. What you get is a compact rosette that handles indoor growing well and brings a little something different to a butterwort collection.
Like the rest of my Pinguicula, it is a working plant as much as an ornamental one. The sticky leaves catch fungus gnats and other small flying pests, so it pulls its weight on a windowsill next to your other carnivorous plants or houseplants.
Care at a glance
| Light | Bright indirect to direct. Strong light brings out leaf color. |
| Water | Distilled, rain, or RO only. Lightly moist, never soggy. |
| Soil | 2 parts vermiculite, 2 perlite, 1 peat |
| Temp | 60 to 85°F. No frost. |
| Winter | Varies. Some plants tighten up, others keep growing. Water less if it slows down. |
| Humidity | Adaptable. No terrarium needed. |
What to expect
Your plant ships bare root in a small plastic cup, usually 2 or 4 ounces. That cup is just its travel case, so plan to pot it up when it arrives.
If it arrives in winter, it may have smaller, tighter leaves or it may still be growing strong. Either is normal for this cross.
