Pinguicula moctezumae × gigantea

Owned by Dr0sera Butterwort (@Dr0sera_Butterwort).

Notes

Long arching strap-like linear leaves. Uniquely produces sticky glandular mucilage glands on BOTH upper and lower leaf surfaces!

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Long-Leaf Giant Butterwort
Clone ID
Large Hybrid Form
Accession Number
ACC-2026-PING-MOCT-GIG-11
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Hybrid

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Herb
Growing Medium
Gritty mineral mix (pumice, perlite, lava rock)
Pot Size
3.5" Square Pot
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Thriving 💚
Propagation Method
Cutting
Flowering Notes
Tall scapes with large violet-pink blossoms

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Filtered / Dappled Light
Fertilizing
Large insect prey capacity; bloodworm powder

Origin & Source

Acquisition Source
Robert
Date Acquired
Jul 3, 2026
Natural Habitat Location
Mexico (Moctezuma River canyon walls & Oaxaca limestone cliffs)

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing Area
Windowsill (Station B Top Tier, PATIO-STA-B-TOP)
Added Details
Long arching strap-like linear leaves. Uniquely produces sticky glandular mucilage glands on BOTH upper and lower leaf surfaces!
Long-Leaf Giant Butterwort

Pinguicula

moctezumae × gigantea

Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Hybrid
Common NameLong-Leaf Giant Butterwort
Clone IDLarge Hybrid Form
Accession NumberACC-2026-PING-MOCT-GIG-11

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Herb
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming
Growing MediumGritty mineral mix (pumice, perlite, lava rock)
Pot Size3.5" Square Pot

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Thriving 💚
Propagation Method
Cutting
Flowering NotesTall scapes with large violet-pink blossoms

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Filtered / Dappled Light
FertilizingLarge insect prey capacity; bloodworm powder

Origin & Source

Date Acquired
Jul 3, 2026
Acquisition SourceRobert
Natural Habitat LocationMexico (Moctezuma River canyon walls & Oaxaca limestone cliffs)

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing AreaWindowsill (Station B Top Tier, PATIO-STA-B-TOP)

Added Details

Long arching strap-like linear leaves. Uniquely produces sticky glandular mucilage glands on BOTH upper and lower leaf surfaces!

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