#lentibulariaceae — Public Fediverse posts

Many #butterwort species from Mexico have two growth phases. When the weather is dry, they form a tight rosette of succulent leaves. When seasonal moisture arrives, they transition into their carnivorous phase, sporting larger mucilage-covered leaves that catch small insects.

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#Pinguicula gigantea catches the few fungus gnats that end up in the grow space, using its large, dewy leaves. From my experience, this species is easy to propagate from leaf pullings. I like giving these away to friends and family.

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#Pinguicula moranensis J

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#Pinguicula mirandae

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Unlike many of the butterwort species found in cultivation, #Pinguicula laxifolia produces long, pendulous summer leaves. In situ, they often hang lax, dangling from the steep calcareous outcrops the plants adhere to.

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#Pinguicula laueana “Tangerine” is an orange-flowered variant of a species known for typically scarlet flowers.

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