1-3 Plants in a Tissue Culture Cup

Visual Description: Pinguicula 'Guatemala' is a captivating butterwort with a rosette of smooth, rounded, light green leaves that can sometimes take on a hint of pink at the edges in bright light. Its leaves are coated with tiny, glistening glands that help it capture and digest small insects. In bloom, this plant may display delicate, purple-tinted flowers that add a subtle but charming pop of color above the foliage.

Country of Origin: Native to the mountainous regions of Guatemala, where it thrives in cool, humid conditions.

Ideal Growing Conditions:

• Bright, indirect sunlight
• Humid environment with well-draining, nutrient-poor soil (a mix of peat moss, sand, and perlite)
• Keep soil moderately moist with distilled or rainwater (avoid tap water)
• Temperature range of 60-80°F (16-27°C) year-round, with slightly cooler conditions during winter dormancy

Additional Information:

• Watering Tips: Use only distilled or rainwater; avoid tap water, which can harm the plant due to its mineral content.
• Feeding: While this plant can catch its own prey, occasional feeding of small insects like fruit flies can enhance its growth.
• Dormancy: Pinguiculas may experience a slight dormancy period in winter, during which growth may slow down.

How to Harden Tissue Culture Pinguicula:

Gradually acclimatise your tissue-cultured plants to outdoor conditions. Start by placing the plant in a shaded area for a week, then slowly introduce it to more sunlight over the next 2-3 weeks. Maintain high humidity during this period and be cautious not to expose the plant to direct sunlight or strong winds too quickly.