Pinguicula conzattii La Cueva de la Hoya, Oaxaca
Pinguicula conzattii is a true collector's gem, this species forms an exceptionally neat, low-profile rosette of thick, fleshy, wedge-shaped leaves. When grown under strong LED setups, the leaves curl slightly upward at the margins and turn a gorgeous, deep smoky purple and bronze color. During the winter months, Pinguicula conzattii scales back into a beautifully tight, flower-like succulent button. It is a slow, rewarding grower that adds high-end architectural beauty to any terrarium or sunny windowsill collection.
· A prized species among collectors, loved for its exceptionally thick, spade-shaped leaves and highly structured, architectural growth habit.
Pinguicula conzattii is a true collector's gem, this species forms an exceptionally neat, low-profile rosette of thick, fleshy, wedge-shaped leaves. When grown under strong LED setups, the leaves curl slightly upward at the margins and turn a gorgeous, deep smoky purple and bronze color.
During the winter months, Pinguicula conzattii scales back into a beautifully tight, flower-like succulent button. It is a slow, rewarding grower that adds high-end architectural beauty to any terrarium or sunny windowsill collection.
Alfred Lau, the famous Botanist found Pinguicula conzatii around 1987 near the village of Santiago Nuyoo in Oaxaca. He sent seeds to various growers in Europe and the plants were grown under the publication under the name Pinguicula “Santiago Nuyoo Pass”.
This village is not far from Santa Maria Yucuhiti where Alfred Lau found also another population of plants related to Pinguicula moranensis and still grown in Europe under the name Pinguicula “Santa Maria Yucuhiti”.
From Mexico, Oaxaca, municipality of Santo Tomas Ocotepec, near La Cueva de la Hoya at +/- 10 km to NE of Santiago Nuyoo. This is the type location and only known location for this species.
· Architectural Spade Foliage: Distinctly thick, wedge-shaped leaves create a beautifully structured geometric rosette.
· Deep Smoky Pigmentation: Foliage shifts from dusky green to a rich, deep purple-bronze under high light levels.
· Highly Sought-After Rarity: A prized wild species that stands out in any advanced carnivorous collection.
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๐ฆ Quick Care Guide
· Light: High-intensity indirect light or strong LED panels are essential to unlock its deep colors.
· Water: Keep lightly damp during summer active growth. Reduce water sharply in winter to allow its succulent form to rest safely.
· Substrate: Thrives best in a highly porous, mineral-heavy substrate with absolutely zero stagnant water.
| Title | Pinguicula conzattii La Cueva de la Hoya, Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Category | Mexican Pinguicula |
| SKU | PinCon |
| Condition | new |
| Size | Small, Medium, Large |
