Pinguicula esseriana {Buena Vista} — 0.5–0.75-inch plant

Pinguicula esseriana {Buena Vista} is a perennial heterophyllous butterwort that forms a compact winter rosette and broader, non-succulent leaves in summer. This form grows somewhat larger than regular Pinguicula esseriana.

At a glance

• Current size: about 0.5–0.75 inch in diameter
• Winter growth: compact rosette
• Summer growth: broader, non-succulent leaves
• Mature size: about 0.75 inch, 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