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Native to the limestone cliffs of Mexico, Pinguicula kondoi (often considered synonymous with or closely related to Pinguicula reticulata) is a prized dwarf carnivorous plant ideal for small spaces and windowsill collections. It forms compact, symmetrical rosettes of soft, succulent leaves coated in thousands of microscopic glandular hairs that secrete shimmering, sticky digestive dew. Under strong lighting, the foliage flushes with subtle purplish-bronze undertones laced with faint, network-like veining. In spring and summer, it treats growers to elegant, tubed flowers in shades of lilac to violet hovering above the rosette on slender stems.
Light: Bright, indirect light or high-output indoor grow lights (12–14 hours daily). Direct morning sun or strong LED lighting encourages rich foliage coloration and frequent blooming.
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only. During active summer growth, keep the soil lightly damp using the tray method (allow to dry slightly between waterings). Keep much drier during winter.
Soil: Mineral-heavy, fast-draining substrate—typically a mix of equal parts perlite, pumice, coarse sand, and a small pinch of peat moss (or mineral bonsai mix). Never use standard fertilized potting soil.
Temperature & Hardiness: Prefers 60°F–80°F. Grown exclusively indoors as a houseplant; protect from freezing temperatures.
Succulent Winter Phase:Enters a dry seasonal phase. In winter, under cooler temperatures and shorter day lengths, it sheds its carnivorous leaves and forms a tight, non-carnivorous succulent rosette. Reduce watering significantly during this resting period until summer carnivorous growth returns in spring.
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
Native to the limestone cliffs of Mexico, Pinguicula kondoi (often considered synonymous with or closely related to Pinguicula reticulata) is a prized dwarf carnivorous plant ideal for small spaces and windowsill collections. It forms compact, symmetrical rosettes of soft, succulent leaves coated in thousands of microscopic glandular hairs that secrete shimmering, sticky digestive dew. Under strong lighting, the foliage flushes with subtle purplish-bronze undertones laced with faint, network-like veining. In spring and summer, it treats growers to elegant, tubed flowers in shades of lilac to violet hovering above the rosette on slender stems.
Light: Bright, indirect light or high-output indoor grow lights (12–14 hours daily). Direct morning sun or strong LED lighting encourages rich foliage coloration and frequent blooming.
Water: Distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater only. During active summer growth, keep the soil lightly damp using the tray method (allow to dry slightly between waterings). Keep much drier during winter.
Soil: Mineral-heavy, fast-draining substrate—typically a mix of equal parts perlite, pumice, coarse sand, and a small pinch of peat moss (or mineral bonsai mix). Never use standard fertilized potting soil.
Temperature & Hardiness: Prefers 60°F–80°F. Grown exclusively indoors as a houseplant; protect from freezing temperatures.
Succulent Winter Phase:Enters a dry seasonal phase. In winter, under cooler temperatures and shorter day lengths, it sheds its carnivorous leaves and forms a tight, non-carnivorous succulent rosette. Reduce watering significantly during this resting period until summer carnivorous growth returns in spring.
Bare-Root Delivery: All carnivorous plants are shipped bare-root (no soil or container) to keep shipping safe and affordable.
Cold Weather Shipping: A 72-Hour Heat Pack is required if daytime or nighttime temperatures in your area are below 40°F. Orders shipped to freezing regions without a heat pack cannot be guaranteed against cold damage.
