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Pinguicula 8cm H17cm

Pinguicula 8cm H17cm
£20.00 GBP
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Meet the Pinguicula—the living sticky-trap. With her succulent-like rosettes that look innocent but are actually "mean, green, fungus-gnat-eating machines," she’s the ultimate bug-busting companion. Whimsical, floral, and undeniably useful, she’s here to keep your shelves pest-free while looking totally charming.

  • The Formal Name: Pinguicula (various species)
  • The Nickname: Butterwort / Ping
  • Roots: Carnivorous wonders found globally, with many indoor favorites hailing from Mexico.
  • Natural Vibe: Growing on mossy rocks and limestone cliffs where they catch small insects for nutrients.

Care Guide
  • Care Guide:
  • Sunlight: She loves bright, indirect light. Too much direct sun can scorch her "dewy" leaves.
  • Best Room: A bright windowsill among your other plants (where she can hunt gnats).
  • Snacks: No fertiliser! She gets her nutrients from the fruit flies and gnats she catches.
  • Tropical Feels: Enjoys humidity but needs good airflow to prevent crown rot.
  • Cosy Factor: Happy in standard room temps (18–25°C). Avoid cold snaps below 7°C.
  • Thirst: Use only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Keep her substrate consistently damp.
  • Safety First: Pet-Friendly! Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
  • The Bedding: A mineral-rich, well-draining mix like perlite, vermiculite, and a bit of peat.
  • Family Tree: Propagate via leaf pullings laid on damp moss—just like a succulent!
  • Space Needs: A miniature gem, staying compact at around 5–15 cm wide.
  • Speed: Moderate growth that often results in beautiful, violet-like flowers once or twice a year.
  • Uninvited Guests: Ironically, she *is* the pest control, but watch for mold in stagnant air.
  • Moving Day: Repot every 1–2 years to refresh her mineral bedding.
  • Haircut: Gently remove any old, dried-up leaves at the bottom of the rosette.
  • Fresh Air: A hard-working little plant that cleans your space of both toxins and tiny bugs.
  • Plant Lore: Her leaves produce a specialized mucilage (dew) that acts like natural flypaper.
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