Aqua Art Pinguicula 'Gina'
Plant Name: Pinguicula 'Gina' is a Mexican hybrid of the common Pinguicula butterfly. 'Zecheri' and Pinguicula. 'Agnata'. It was registered as a variety in 1998. Known for its showy flowers, Pinguicula 'Gina' produces flowers all year round. It is easy to grow, making it a good plant for beginners.
Mature Size: The plant reaches almost 15 centimeters in diameter. The color of the leaves can vary from electric green to yellow and pink, depending on the intensity of light.
Light: The plant prefers partial to full sunlight or the equivalent of growing light, illumination 16 hours a day.
Substrate: It is recommended to use the recommended substrate from Aqua Art. This special soil mixture is ideal for Pinguicula 'Gina', providing appropriate conditions for growth.
Feeding: The plant prefers bedbugs, dried earthworms, fish food
Humidity: The optimal humidity for this plant is 50% to 80% with adequate air flow. During the insectivorous phase, sufficient distilled water should be provided to keep the media moist. Reduce watering and allow the medium to dry out regularly as a succulent rosette begins to form. use Tropical Rain for watering
Temperature: The plant grows best at temperatures between 22°C and 29°C.
Dormancy: Technically none, however the insectivorous leaves are replaced by a smaller succulent rosette for part of the year. The plant may stop growing if the temperature or humidity is too low.
Packaging: The plant is sold in a practical container, which not only ensures safe transport, but also constitutes an attractive display in the store. Thanks to this, the plant is ready for presentation immediately after delivery, which makes it an ideal choice for stores looking for convenient and aesthetic solutions. The container has been designed to protect the plant during transport, and at the same time allows for easy positioning and presentation of the product on a store shelf.
Growing container: The plant grows best in a dedicated Micro Terrarium growing container from Aqua Art, which is easy to clean and maintain. Thanks to the Micro Terrarium, breeding carnivorous plants becomes easy and enjoyable
We store the plants at a temperature of 22-23 degrees with gentle access to light.