Pinguicula lauana

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A carnivorous perennial forming a rosette of sticky yellow-green leaves capable of trapping and digesting insects. In summer it produces solitary, red flowers on 15cm tall flowerstems. In winter this species has a period of semi-dormancy when it should be kept drier; during this time it may produce succulent, non-carnivorous leaves

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0-0.1 metre

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0-0.1 metre
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Lentibulariaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Pinguicula are a genus of around 80 species of, mainly perennial, flowering carnivorous plants with sticky leaves which attract and digest insects. Leaves are succulent-like and flowers mainly blue, violet or white
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
Mexico (Oaxaca)

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in a compost mix comprising one part each peat substitute, coarse sand, perlite and dolomitic limestone chippings. Position in bright, filtered light. In growth, water freely; in winter water sparingly. See Carnivorous plant cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed on damp sphagnum moss as soon as ripe. Take leaf cuttings in late winter

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Houseplants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free