Pinguicula heterophylla

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Pinguicula heterophylla is a perennial heterophyllous species that produces glandular carnivorous leaves during summer and a subterranean bulb during winter. Pinguicula heterophylla can be found in three states in México (Oaxaca, Guerrero and Michoacán) in mountainous areas where it experience a temperate climate. The epithet, heterophylla, derived from the Greek heteros (other, different) and the Greek phyllon (leaf). This particular species is from Concepción Pápalo, Oaxaca, México. Carnivorous Plant Butterworts- The plants on the pictures are representative, you will get a similar plant. [Plants are not flowering at the moment] 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. These plants are between 1-2" when they are in their carnivorous phase, please note that they might be shipped in their succulent phase as bulbs too. 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. 🌈 Care Guide 🌿 ☀️ Light Indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun or bright lights. 💧 Water Keep media moist (not soggy). Use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. 💦 Humidity Prefers high humidity (75-90%). 🌡️ Temperature Ideal range: 60–75°F. Enjoys cooler nights. 🌱 Soil Well-draining mix (Mexican Pinguicula mix works well). Optional: add sand or limestone. 🍽️ Feeding Feeds on small insects. You can supplement with fish food or use diluted fertilizer (Schultz or cactus food — follow bottle directions). 🌙 Dormancy It has a subterranean winter bulb, reduce water during this phase.