Pinguicula orchidioides {near Ixtlan de Juarez, Oaxaca, México} — Seasonal rosette form

Pinguicula orchidioides {near Ixtlan de Juarez, Oaxaca, México} is a perennial heterophyllous species with distinctly different summer and winter growth. It forms a subterranean bulb-like winter rosette with pointed, hairy succulent leaves, followed by a summer rosette of larger petiolated carnivorous leaves.

At a glance

• Winter growth: subterranean bulb-like rosette with many pointed, hairy succulent leaves
• Summer growth: about 2–8 much larger petiolated carnivorous leaves
• Propagation: summer rosettes can bear whip-like stolons that produce new plants
• Mature size: about 1.5–2 inches across with proper care

Care

• Light: indirect or soft light
• Growing medium: well-draining Mexican Pinguicula mix
• Water: keep the soil lightly moist; avoid overwatering or soggy conditions
• Feeding: every 2–3 weeks if not catching bugs
• Conditions: 50–80% humidity and 55–85°F; 70–80°F in summer and 50–70°F in winter