Pinguicula parvifolia — Seasonal rosette form

Pinguicula parvifolia is a perennial heterophyllous rosetted herb with long, slender roots. It produces a succulent bulb of leaves in winter and glandular carnivorous leaves in summer.

At a glance

• Seasonal form: a succulent bulb in winter and carnivorous leaves in summer
• Succulent-phase size: about 0.20–0.25 inch in diameter
• Carnivorous-phase size: about 0.75–1 inch in diameter
• Mature size: about 2 inches, depending on care

Care

• Light: a sunny windowsill or soft light
• 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