Pinguicula Ehlersiae

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Pinguicula Ehlersiae

Pinguicula ehlersiae is a striking Mexican butterwort native to the gypsum hillsides of Hidalgo and San Luis Potosí, Mexico, first collected near Guadalcázar and named for its discoverer, Renate Ehlers. This carnivorous species forms a compact rosette of bright green, succulent, spoon-shaped leaves that glisten with sticky mucilage used to trap small insects. Like many Mexican pings, it grows carnivorous summer leaves and switches to a tighter, non-carnivorous succulent rosette during its winter rest.

Growers appreciate this form for its neat rosette and delicate lavender-to-white blooms that rise above the foliage on slender stalks. During the active season, the plant develops vibrant carnivorous leaves that efficiently capture fungus gnats and other tiny insects. 

Each plant is grown with care by Ping & Bloom and shipped healthy and established.

Care Level
Level 2 – Easy with Basic Care
This species grows well with bright indirect light, moderate watering, and a well-draining mineral substrate. Water only with distilled or purified water, and allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Care instructions are included with your order, and a full digital care guide is available via QR code.

About Pinguicula
Pinguicula, commonly known as butterworts, are carnivorous plants that use sticky leaves to capture and digest small insects.