Poor little ping…

Question

This is my first time with #Pinguicula, and this guys doesn’t seem to want to grow roots. He’s grown almost twice his size since I got him, and he appears healthy… is this normal?

I realize the soil is pretty wet in the image— I’d just watered it (with distilled water).

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@Seedstarter · Accepted Answer

It is for pings. I've bought two, and I was so skeptical when the instructions told me to just place them on a small mound of sand and not bury them. However, it was true; their roots are so shallow that they don't need to have any real contact with the soil, and some just chill on moss or wet rocks in the wild!

@reese.rae · Answer

Carnivorous plants tend to have shorter roots as they don’t receive nutrients from them. For more information you can ask @Seymour or check out older posts under #cpclubthursday and add a few more hashtags, #CarnivorousPlants #cpclubthursday #Butterwort

@Seymour · Answer

@AloeThereFronds pings are great fungus gnat munchers and as a result of not needing their roots for nutrient, they tend to be shallow. There are some great ping and bog gardens that have been on display so feel free to look at the posts at #cpclubthursday #cpterrarium #boggarden

@Floristsdaisy · Answer

In general carnivorous plants want to have a long pot, as the roots like to extend its "toes" to reach the water. The roots are hair-like till it adds thickness. 
I wouldn't be worried too much and wouldn't be picking up the plant from the soil. 
It seems your plant became a parent and formed pups.

@LaSiguanaba · Answer

Your pings look great! And as other people have mentioned, they have very shallow roots. Looks like whatever you’re doing is working! 😁

Poor little ping…

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