Pinguicula oblongiloba La Constitución, Michoacán

·        A fascinating wild species that undergoes a highly dramatic seasonal change, shifting from open green summer traps to a tiny, onion-like winter bulb.

Pinguicula oblongiloba is a dream addition for true botanical enthusiasts who love watching the natural rhythms of wild plants. Pinguicula oblongiloba produces distinct, large round summer leaves that sit flat against the soil, completely covered in glistening sticky traps to catch flying insects.

When winter approaches, P. oblongiloba undergoes one of the most dramatic transformations in the genus, shrinking down completely into a tiny, subterranean, onion-like winter bulb to rest. It is a rewarding species that offers a true seasonal experience.

Pinguicula oblongiloba is endemic to mountain slopes in state of Michoacán, Mexico (such as near Pátzcuaro and Jiquilpan), often growing on vertical limestone or calcareous rock faces at high altitudes up to 2,500 meter.

·        Dramatic Seasonal Transformation: Switches from open summer traps to a highly compact winter bulb form.

·        Distinct Leaf Shape: Features elongated, oblong leaves that contrast nicely against round rosette hybrids.

·        True Wild Species: A fantastic addition for purist collectors focused on wild Mexican flora.

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📦 Quick Care Guide

·        Light: Bright, indirect light during the summer growing season. Keep in a bright, cool spot in winter.

·        Water: Keep consistently moist in the summer. During its winter bulb phase, keep the substrate almost completely dry to prevent rot.

Substrate: Best grown in a highly open, gritty mineral mix