1" + Pinguicula 'Sethos' (Butterwort) Live carnivorous plant- Bare Root- Ping

Description

*I recommend getting your plant indoors as soon as possible. High temps can damage pinguicula*
Live plant shipped bare root without potting media. Plant is approximately 1"+, and when mature pinguicula 'Sethos' reaches the size of 2"-3". 'Sethos' is a hybrid of Pinguicula moranensis and Pinguicula ehlersiae. Colors can range from light green to light pink depending on the light intensity the plant is grown under.
In addition to being beautiful houseplants pinguicula are wonderful at catching small bugs like fungus gnats on the dew of their leaves. It's a great addition to houseplants as natural pest control. Orchid growers, and people who grow their own herbs and vegetables indoors also find them useful.
Mexican/Tropical Pinguicula Care Tips
Pinguicula are pretty unique plants.. If you are new to growing pinguicula, here are some ideas, find out what works for you.
Fertilizer- One of the most unique things about pinguicula is that they do not require fertilizer, in fact fertilizer could kill them. They get their nutrients from the bugs their catch on their leaves. They adapted to grow were soil conditions are very poor.
Potting media- There are many options. Common options are sphagnum peat, perlite, sand, vermiculite, and sphagnum moss. I package my pinguicula in sphagnum moss, just to help “cushion” it for shipping. I know an orchid grower who grows them in just plain sphagnum moss and it works great for him, however I’ve talked to other pinguicula growers they said no way. It seems everyone has their own preference, many people use a combination of some of those options. Choose media without added fertilizer.
Root system- You might notice how pinguicula have such small and delicate roots. They are mostly used for wicking up water, and “gripping” onto a surface. In nature they even grow on rocks. A large root system isn’t needed as their get their nutrients through their prey. When repotting I simply set my pinguicula on my media, and the roots find their way.
Water- It’s okay to water from the top or from the bottom, but bottom watering works for me. My tray usually has a small about of water in it at all times. This seems to be okay for my sand media and has not caused rot. Carnivorous plants are notorious for being sensitive to the water used. Pinguicula can handle some hard water, but for best results try to avoid mineral build up. Soft water, distilled, reverse osmosis, or rain water are great options.
Temperature- Generally about 50-85°F is a good range, they can tolerate temps as low as 40.
Lighting- Pinguicula can handle full sun indoors, if moving outdoors try indirect light for awhile before direct sun. The intensity of the light may change the color of the plant, kind of like a sun tan.