Pinguicula laueana
Pinguicula laueana
Pinguicula laueana is named after Alfred Lau who discovered the species in 1978 in the highlands of Oaxaca, Mexico. It is the only butterwort known to produce a red flower.
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.