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Pinguicula calderoniae (Butterwort)
Pinguicula calderoniae (Butterwort)
Pinguicula calderoniae is a miniature Mexican butterwort endemic to Oaxaca, Mexico, where it grows on moist limestone cliffs, shaded rock faces, and moss-covered seepage zones in mountainous habitats. Named in honour of Mexican botanist Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski, this species is among the smallest members of the genus, forming compact rosettes that rarely exceed a few centimetres in diameter. Its diminutive size and restricted natural distribution have made it a particularly desirable species among collectors of Mexican carnivorous plants.
Like other butterworts, Pinguicula calderoniae captures small insects using specialised leaves covered in microscopic glands that secrete a sticky mucilage. Tiny flies, fungus gnats, springtails, and other minute invertebrates become trapped on the leaf surface, where digestive enzymes break down prey and release nutrients that are absorbed directly through the foliage. The leaves are bright green and arranged in a tight, symmetrical rosette. Despite its small stature, the species produces relatively large and attractive flowers, typically displaying shades of violet to lavender-purple with a contrasting pale throat, creating a striking display above the foliage.
This species follows the seasonal growth cycle characteristic of many Mexican butterworts, producing actively carnivorous leaves during favourable conditions and transitioning to a compact succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods. Its miniature size, attractive flowers, and rarity in cultivation make Pinguicula calderoniae particularly appealing to enthusiasts interested in species-level Mexican butterworts. Although small, it represents one of the most charming and distinctive members of Mexico's remarkably diverse carnivorous plant flora.
Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort
Growth Habit: Miniature rosette with seasonal carnivorous and succulent growth phases
Flowers: Violet to lavender-purple flowers with a pale throat
Light: Bright indirect light to filtered sun
Water: Prefers pure water and moderate moisture during active growth
Growing Medium: Open, mineral-rich butterwort mix with excellent drainage
Dormancy: Seasonal succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods
What's Included: One healthy Pinguicula calderoniae 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 calderoniae is a miniature Mexican butterwort endemic to Oaxaca, Mexico, where it grows on moist limestone cliffs, shaded rock faces, and moss-covered seepage zones in mountainous habitats. Named in honour of Mexican botanist Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski, this species is among the smallest members of the genus, forming compact rosettes that rarely exceed a few centimetres in diameter. Its diminutive size and restricted natural distribution have made it a particularly desirable species among collectors of Mexican carnivorous plants.
Like other butterworts, Pinguicula calderoniae captures small insects using specialised leaves covered in microscopic glands that secrete a sticky mucilage. Tiny flies, fungus gnats, springtails, and other minute invertebrates become trapped on the leaf surface, where digestive enzymes break down prey and release nutrients that are absorbed directly through the foliage. The leaves are bright green and arranged in a tight, symmetrical rosette. Despite its small stature, the species produces relatively large and attractive flowers, typically displaying shades of violet to lavender-purple with a contrasting pale throat, creating a striking display above the foliage.
This species follows the seasonal growth cycle characteristic of many Mexican butterworts, producing actively carnivorous leaves during favourable conditions and transitioning to a compact succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods. Its miniature size, attractive flowers, and rarity in cultivation make Pinguicula calderoniae particularly appealing to enthusiasts interested in species-level Mexican butterworts. Although small, it represents one of the most charming and distinctive members of Mexico's remarkably diverse carnivorous plant flora.
Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort
Growth Habit: Miniature rosette with seasonal carnivorous and succulent growth phases
Flowers: Violet to lavender-purple flowers with a pale throat
Light: Bright indirect light to filtered sun
Water: Prefers pure water and moderate moisture during active growth
Growing Medium: Open, mineral-rich butterwort mix with excellent drainage
Dormancy: Seasonal succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods
What's Included: One healthy Pinguicula calderoniae 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.
