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Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula gypsicola (Butterwort)
Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula gypsicola (Butterwort)
Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula gypsicola is a distinctive Mexican butterwort hybrid that combines two very different species from the limestone and gypsum-rich landscapes of central Mexico. This cross blends the broad-leaved, vigorous growth of Pinguicula agnata with the narrow, grass-like foliage of Pinguicula gypsicola, producing plants with an appearance intermediate between the two parents. The result is an attractive and often highly variable hybrid that showcases the remarkable diversity found within Mexican butterworts.
Like all members of the genus, this hybrid captures small insects using specialised leaves covered in microscopic glands that secrete a sticky mucilage. Fungus gnats, fruit flies, and other tiny arthropods become trapped on the leaf surface, where digestive enzymes break down prey and release nutrients that are absorbed directly through the foliage. Depending on the individual clone, plants may produce elongated leaves with gently curved margins or broader foliage that retains some of the strap-like influence of P. gypsicola. The leaves are typically bright green and may develop pink, peach, or bronze highlights under stronger light. Mature plants produce elegant flowers in shades of pale lavender to violet-purple, held above the foliage on slender stems.
This hybrid follows the seasonal growth cycle typical of many Mexican butterworts, producing actively carnivorous foliage during favourable conditions and transitioning to a compact succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods. The unusual combination of broad and narrow leaf characteristics makes Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula gypsicola particularly appealing to collectors seeking hybrids with distinctive foliage. Its attractive flowers, hybrid vigour, and unique growth form have made it a popular choice among enthusiasts interested in the diversity and breeding potential of the genus.
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula gypsicola)
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort hybrid
Growth Habit: Compact to medium-sized rosette with seasonal carnivorous and succulent growth phases
Flowers: Pale lavender to violet-purple flowers borne on slender stalks
Light: Bright indirect light to filtered sun
Water: Prefers pure water and moderate moisture during active growth
Growing Medium: Open, mineral-rich substrate with excellent drainage
Dormancy: Seasonal succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods
What's Included: One healthy Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula gypsicola growing in a Nano Nursery cup, ready to continue developing under suitable conditions.
A tissue culture plants are grown in clear gel, transparent container that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.
Our Gel Cup are non-sterile gel media that we use for start the hardening process after a plant has been in tissue culture.These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy as the get ready to transition to standard growing conditions.
Quick Hardening Steps:
- Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
- Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
- Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
- Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
- Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
Each transparent Transition Cup (5 cm diameter × 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant that has moved beyond sterile tissue culture and into a structured transition medium.
Inside, you’ll find a young carnivorous plant securely planted in a semi-solid blend designed to support root development while easing the shift from gel to soil.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity and airflow, helping reduce transplant shock and supporting the plant during this critical transition stage.
Suitable for both novice growers and experienced collectors, Transition Cups provide a reliable, low-stress way to guide delicate carnivorous plants toward successful soil establishment.
Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.
Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.
Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.
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Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula gypsicola is a distinctive Mexican butterwort hybrid that combines two very different species from the limestone and gypsum-rich landscapes of central Mexico. This cross blends the broad-leaved, vigorous growth of Pinguicula agnata with the narrow, grass-like foliage of Pinguicula gypsicola, producing plants with an appearance intermediate between the two parents. The result is an attractive and often highly variable hybrid that showcases the remarkable diversity found within Mexican butterworts.
Like all members of the genus, this hybrid captures small insects using specialised leaves covered in microscopic glands that secrete a sticky mucilage. Fungus gnats, fruit flies, and other tiny arthropods become trapped on the leaf surface, where digestive enzymes break down prey and release nutrients that are absorbed directly through the foliage. Depending on the individual clone, plants may produce elongated leaves with gently curved margins or broader foliage that retains some of the strap-like influence of P. gypsicola. The leaves are typically bright green and may develop pink, peach, or bronze highlights under stronger light. Mature plants produce elegant flowers in shades of pale lavender to violet-purple, held above the foliage on slender stems.
This hybrid follows the seasonal growth cycle typical of many Mexican butterworts, producing actively carnivorous foliage during favourable conditions and transitioning to a compact succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods. The unusual combination of broad and narrow leaf characteristics makes Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula gypsicola particularly appealing to collectors seeking hybrids with distinctive foliage. Its attractive flowers, hybrid vigour, and unique growth form have made it a popular choice among enthusiasts interested in the diversity and breeding potential of the genus.
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula gypsicola)
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort hybrid
Growth Habit: Compact to medium-sized rosette with seasonal carnivorous and succulent growth phases
Flowers: Pale lavender to violet-purple flowers borne on slender stalks
Light: Bright indirect light to filtered sun
Water: Prefers pure water and moderate moisture during active growth
Growing Medium: Open, mineral-rich substrate with excellent drainage
Dormancy: Seasonal succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods
What's Included: One healthy Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula gypsicola growing in a Nano Nursery cup, ready to continue developing under suitable conditions.
A tissue culture plants are grown in clear gel, transparent container that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.
Our Gel Cup are non-sterile gel media that we use for start the hardening process after a plant has been in tissue culture.These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy as the get ready to transition to standard growing conditions.
Quick Hardening Steps:
- Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
- Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
- Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
- Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
- Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
Each transparent Transition Cup (5 cm diameter × 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant that has moved beyond sterile tissue culture and into a structured transition medium.
Inside, you’ll find a young carnivorous plant securely planted in a semi-solid blend designed to support root development while easing the shift from gel to soil.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity and airflow, helping reduce transplant shock and supporting the plant during this critical transition stage.
Suitable for both novice growers and experienced collectors, Transition Cups provide a reliable, low-stress way to guide delicate carnivorous plants toward successful soil establishment.
Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.
Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.
Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.
