Pinguicula emarginata emarginata is one of the more unusual species I grow. It does not go through the dramatic succulent dormancy that most Mexican butterworts do, it holds one type of leaf year round, cup shaped and notched at the tip, which is actually where the name comes from, emarginata means notched in Latin. The leaf edges pick up a dark purple color that contrasts nicely against the green center. It comes from cloud forest habitat in Puebla and Veracruz, growing on wet rocks along rivers, and it likes more moisture than most of the Mexican species I sell. The flowers are small, white, and star shaped, with fine purple veining that is easy to miss unless you look closely. I have found this one to be a solid gnat trap and a good addition if you already grow the more common Mexican butterworts and want something that behaves a little differently. ----- ## Care at a Glance **Light** — Bright indirect light. This species is more shade tolerant than most Mexican butterworts. **Water** — Distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis only. Keep it wetter than you would other Pinguicula, it comes from riverbank habitat. **Soil** — A well draining, low nutrient mix. Perlite heavy blend or a purpose made Pinguicula soil. **Temperature** — 60 to 85°F. No frost tolerance. **Dormancy** — Minimal. emarginata holds its leaves year round rather than shifting into a hard succulent phase. **Humidity** — Appreciates higher humidity than most Mexican butterworts, but still does fine outside a terrarium with regular watering. ----- ## Shipping Your plant ships bare root, packed carefully for transit. Pot it up on arrival in a well draining, low nutrient mix. A perlite heavy blend or purpose made Pinguicula soil works well. Because emarginata does not go fully dormant, it should look close to active growth whenever it arrives. Keep the soil a bit wetter than you would for other Mexican butterworts from the first day.
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