Pinguicula colimensis — 0.5–1-inch plant

Pinguicula colimensis is a perennial heterophyllous, lithophytic species with distinct summer and winter leaves. Its winter growth forms a bulb-like rosette, while the summer rosette carries green to green-yellow carnivorous leaves.

At a glance

• Current size: about 0.5–1 inch in diameter
• Winter growth: bulb-like succulent rosette
• Summer growth: green to green-yellow carnivorous leaves
• Mature size: about 2–5 inches, depending on care

Care

• Light: a sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lights
• Growing medium: Mexican Pinguicula mix
• Water: keep the soil moist
• Feeding: fish food or bugs every 3–4 weeks
• Conditions: 50–80% humidity and 55–85°F