Pinguicula laueana {Sierra Mixe, Oaxaca} — 1–1.5-inch plant

Pinguicula laueana {Sierra Mixe, Oaxaca} is a perennial heterophyllous montane species with bright red flowers. Its summer rosettes carry 5–8 dark green to burgundy carnivorous oval leaves, while winter growth forms closely packed succulent rosettes.

At a glance

• Current size: about 1–1.5 inches in diameter
• Flower: bright red
• Summer growth: 5–8 dark green to burgundy carnivorous oval leaves, with or without red venation
• Winter growth: 30–50 closely packed succulent leaves
• Mature size: about 2–3 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