Pinguicula 'Florian'

Origin:

• Hybrid of: Pinguicula agnata × Pinguicula zecheri

General Description:

• Type: Carnivorous plant
• Appearance: Perennial plant with fleshy, glandular leaves arranged in a rosette.
• Size: Small to medium, typically between 5 and 10 cm in diameter.

Leaves:

• Shape: Oval to elliptical, slightly undulating.
• Color: Light green to greenish-yellow, sometimes tinged with red under bright light.
• Texture: Sticky and glandular, capable of trapping small insects for digestion and nutrient absorption.

Flowers:

• Flowering Period: Mainly in spring to summer.
• Appearance: Delicate and colorful flowers, often shades of pink or purple with a white center.
• Stem: Long and slender, bearing a single flower per stalk.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Bright indirect light. Direct sunlight can be tolerated but should be avoided during the hottest hours.
• Temperature: Prefers moderate temperatures between 15°C and 25°C.
• Humidity: Appreciates high humidity, around 50-70%.
• Substrate: A airy and well-draining mixture, typically consisting of peat moss and perlite or coarse sand.
• Watering: Prefers watering through capillary action. Keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged.

Maintenance:

• Overwintering: Reduces its activity in winter, requiring less water and light.
• Propagation: Mainly by dividing rosettes or by leaf cuttings.
• Special Considerations: Sensitive to excess minerals in water, it is advisable to use rainwater or distilled water.

Shipping of plant packages to France: Monday.

Shipping of plant packages to Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg: Monday to Wednesday.

For all orders placed between Wednesday and Sunday, plants will be shipped the following week to ensure freshness.