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Pinguicula gigantea

Name: Pinguicula gigantea
Brand: Caput Mundi Labs
Price: 7.90 EUR
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Not all PINGUICULA are necessarily sold with flowers
Pinguicula gigantea is one of the largest Pinguicula species, with wide, glossy, and very fleshy leaves. It is a vigorous plant, ideal as a natural "insect eater" as well as being very decorative.

Plant in a Ø 6.5 cm pot

Characteristics

Bright but filtered light. It also adapts very well to artificial light. Some Pinguicula, particularly the Mexican species, undergo a light seasonal rest (usually in winter), during which they produce a rosette of smaller, thicker, and more compact non-carnivorous leaves, adapted to lower humidity conditions. During this phase, the plant does not enter complete dormancy: it is sufficient to reduce the water in the saucer, keep the substrate barely moist, and ensure good lighting. With the return of more favorable conditions, it will resume producing carnivorous leaves. In contrast, temperate Pinguicula undergo a true winter rest: during the autumn, they progressively lose their carnivorous leaves and form a hibernaculum (a compact rosette of non-carnivorous leaves) that allows them to survive the cold. During this phase, it is necessary to drastically reduce watering, keep the substrate only slightly moist, and ensure cold temperatures (0–10°C). In spring, the plant resumes growth by producing new carnivorous leaves. Pinguicula are native to various areas of the world; the most common ones in cultivation come primarily from Mexico and Central America, where they grow on limestone rocks or poor soils. Capture technique: They use passive adhesive traps: insects remain stuck in the viscous substance secreted by the leaves and are slowly digested.

Capture technique

They use passive adhesive traps: insects remain stuck in the viscous substance secreted by the leaves and are slowly digested.

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Pinguicula gigantea

Exposure

Bright but filtered light.
It also adapts very well to artificial light.

Watering

Only distilled, rainwater, or demineralized water.
Substrate should always be slightly damp.
Recommended method: saucer with a little water (0.5–1 cm).
Reduce slightly in winter.