Pinguicula ehlersiae {Tolantongo} — Carnivorous Butterwort

Pinguicula ehlersiae {Tolantongo}

A perennial, heterophyllous carnivorous butterwort from near Tolantongo, Hidalgo, Mexico. Its seasonal rosettes shift from up to 60 succulent winter leaves to about 25 thinner, broader pink leaves in summer.

At a glance

• Arrives bare-root at about 0.6–1 in.; matures to 1.5–2 in. across
• Winter rosette: up to 60 succulent leaves from November to April
• Summer rosette: about 25 thinner, broader pink leaves
• Sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lighting
• Mexican Pinguicula mix kept moist