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Pinguicula sp. Tehuacan (Butterwort)
Pinguicula sp. 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.
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 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.
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.
