Pinguicula laueana {Sierra Mixe, Oaxaca}

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Pinguicula laueana {Sierra Mixe, Oaxaca} is a perennial heterophyllous species, producing summer rosettes of 5-8 carnivorous oval leaves of dark green, burgundy, with or without red venation and winter rosettes of 30-50 closely packed succulent leaves. Pinguicula laueana {Sierra Mixe, Oaxaca} is a montane species and was named for Dr Alfred Lau. This species has bright red flowers and is among the most beautiful butterworts. The butterwort on the picture is representative, you will get a similar plant. [Plants are not flowering at the moment] You'll get a similar plant to the ones in the picture. Please note that some plants are greener than others but will turn reddish with time under intense light. The plants are shipped bare root in a plastic container to protect them. We ship the plants on Monday and Wednesday to avoid the weekend cut off. These plants are about 1-1.5" in diameter. 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. Pinguicula Plant size About 1-1.5" in diameter Light A sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lights Potting medium Mexican Pinguicula mix Feeding Fish food or bugs every 3-4 weeks Water Keep soil moist Humidity 50-80% Temperature 55-85°F Mature plant size 2-3" (Depending on care) Dormancy None, nevertheless, plant may go into a succulent state during Winter (depending on temperatures).