Pinguicula ibarrae (Tlanchinol, MEX)

Pinguicula ibarrae is a perennial, heterophyllous butterwort endemic to the Sierra Madre Oriental in the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Veracruz. It inhabits moist, shaded limestone cliffs and rocky banks in cloud forest environments, typically growing at altitudes between 600 m and 1,300 m. It is distinguished by its large, vibrant green summer rosettes that can reach up to 15 cm in diameter, featuring broad, obovate leaves with slightly wavy, slightly pink margins. It is most frequently compared to P.  agnata, but P. ibarrae is distinguished by its broader, thinner summer leaves that are slightly involute, where most forms of P. agnata have slightly revolute leaves.

As always, plants can look different with different amounts of light. The plants you receive may be a slightly different color than what is shown, either more colorful or more green depending on a variety of factors. Plants are between 0.75-1.5" in size. All Pinguicula are shipped bare root. You may receive a plant in either its succulent state or in its carnivorous state regardless of the time of year. Plants in their succulent form can be up to 90% smaller in diameter than those in their carnivorous leaf form. Plants wrapped in paper towels and put into small deli cups, and shipped in an appropriate sized box. Heat packs are not included by default. We offer a 72 and 96 hour heat pack, and we only ship plants via USPS priority mail or priority mail express at this time.

I recommend growing them in an inorganic mix like equal parts akadama, pumice, and lava rock. I use the tray method during the spring, summer, and fall letting the tray dry out for 1-2 days before refilling it. In the winter I only refill the tray once every 10-14 days to allow them to go into their succulent state.

Any photos of plants are representative of what a mature plant/leaves/flower/succulent leaves/carnivorous leaves, etc. may look like for reference only. Plants will rarely be sent with flower intact, if flowering.