New ping owner!!
I just got this pingicula, and to be honest i don't know too much about about how to care for one.. does anyone have a heap of information on how i can help her thrive? like how do you pot it? do you water or use a tray? do we REALLY need distilled water? anything helps!!! #Pinguicula #PlantAddict
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ð congrats. Soo cute.
Most pings aren't quite as sensitive as e.g. sundews in regards to water. But yes, they are still bog plants. Soft water is a must, as well as regular water supply. (Though regarding the last one it depends whether it's a hot growing or temperate one: basically the ones from temperate regions even take some time off in winter. Not quite a dormancy, I'd say, but they need less water, their leaves turn to a "succulent" kind without any "dewy trapping magic").
Generally, think soft rain water. For that I mix a tiny part of tap with a big part distilled. But if in doubt forgo that and stay with distilled. They are extremely effective against small insects like fungus gnats, so if you have any of those, they will thrive on the basis of those nutrients alone. (I see that yours have already started munching away ð)
I love keeping my CPs in live moss, but I'm sure your sellers setup is great already.
And I wouldn't worry too much. I've found them extremely easy-going, helpful, and pretty. Especially when they finally bloom. Just lay back, let them catch those gnats, don't let them dry out completely, and enjoy the show.
Most pings aren't quite as sensitive as e.g. sundews in regards to water. But yes, they are still bog plants. Soft water is a must, as well as regular water supply. (Though regarding the last one it depends whether it's a hot growing or temperate one: basically the ones from temperate regions even take some time off in winter. Not quite a dormancy, I'd say, but they need less water, their leaves turn to a "succulent" kind without any "dewy trapping magic").
Generally, think soft rain water. For that I mix a tiny part of tap with a big part distilled. But if in doubt forgo that and stay with distilled. They are extremely effective against small insects like fungus gnats, so if you have any of those, they will thrive on the basis of those nutrients alone. (I see that yours have already started munching away ð)
I love keeping my CPs in live moss, but I'm sure your sellers setup is great already.
And I wouldn't worry too much. I've found them extremely easy-going, helpful, and pretty. Especially when they finally bloom. Just lay back, let them catch those gnats, don't let them dry out completely, and enjoy the show.
I had toyed with the idea of getting one a while back. After some research I was looking at ordering from Rainbow Carnivorous Plants, they have a care section on their website: https://rainbowcarnivorousplants.com/pages/carnivorous-plants-care-tips
The bottom of the page has an additional breakdown of care for particular types, these are the butterwort/pinguicula instructions: https://rainbowcarnivorousplants.com/pages/butterworts-pinguicula-care
The bottom of the page has an additional breakdown of care for particular types, these are the butterwort/pinguicula instructions: https://rainbowcarnivorousplants.com/pages/butterworts-pinguicula-care
