Pinguicula Tehuacan (Butterwort)

Pinguicula sp. 'Tehuacán' (Butterwort)

Pinguicula sp. 'Tehuacán' is an undescribed Mexican butterwort originating from the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley of Puebla and Oaxaca, Mexico, a region renowned for its exceptional botanical diversity and extensive limestone landscapes. Plants attributed to this locality are believed to occur on calcareous cliffs and rocky outcrops where seasonal seepage provides moisture through mineral-rich substrates. Like many Mexican butterworts, it forms an attractive rosette of succulent leaves and is valued by collectors for its distinctive appearance, restricted locality, and unresolved taxonomic status.

The leaves are covered in microscopic glandular structures that produce a sticky mucilage used to capture small insects. Fungus gnats, tiny flies, 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. Depending on growing conditions, the leaves range from bright green to yellow-green and may develop subtle pink or reddish hues under stronger light. Mature plants produce elegant flowers on slender stalks, typically in pale lavender to violet shades that complement the compact rosette.

As an undescribed taxon from the Tehuacán region, Pinguicula sp. 'Tehuacán' remains of particular interest to collectors and enthusiasts seeking unusual Mexican butterworts. It follows the seasonal growth cycle typical of many Mexican species, producing actively carnivorous foliage during the wetter growing season before transitioning into a compact succulent winter rosette during the drier months. Its attractive foliage, delicate flowers, and uncertain taxonomic status make it a fascinating addition to specialised carnivorous plant collections.

Origin: Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, Puebla and Oaxaca, Mexico
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort
Growth Habit: Compact to moderately sized rosette with seasonal growth forms
Flowers: Pale lavender to violet flowers 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 butterwort mix with excellent drainage
Dormancy: Seasonal succulent winter rosette during the drier months

What's Included: One healthy Pinguicula sp. 'Tehuacán' growing in a Nano Nursery Pot, ready to continue developing under suitable conditions.