pinguicula
gypsicola
gypsicola
Care level
Medium
This unique carnivorous plant switches between two completely different forms - a summer shape with sticky trap leaves, and a winter form with thick, succulent-like leaves that don't catch prey. Its lovely white flowers with purple veins bloom multiple times throughout the year, making it one of the most floriferous in its family.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Wide range (10°C - 35°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Carnivorous plant mix: A nutrient-poor, acidic mix that mimics bog conditions. Provides excellent moisture retention while maintaining necessary aeration for sensitive roots.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Wide/Shallow
Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The pinguicula gypsicola can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.