Pinguicula esseriana

Pinguicula esseriana is a dime-sized butterwort native to Mexico that will produce miniature spoon-shaped leaves to capture prey. It produces a light pink flower with a yellow throat.

Care Instructions

Light: Bright light in a southern facing window or LED grow lights

Water: Leave plant sitting in at least 1 inch of distilled or low mineral water during Spring and Summer seasons. Allow plant to dry out slightly between weekly waterings during Fall and Winter seasons.

Soil: A 50/50 mix of perlite and/or crushed pumice and pure silica sand

Temperature: 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit 

Feeding: Finely crushed insects or fish food every 3-4 weeks during the Spring and Summer seasons. The leaves can also be fed with a diluted water and fertilizer solution.

Dormancy: None. Reduce watering and shorten light cycle to 8 hours to induce succulent state.

This plant ships bare root.