Pinguicula agnata × potosiensis – Sticky Rosette Hybrid
Pinguicula agnata × potosiensis – Sticky Rosette Hybrid
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Pinguicula agnata × potosiensis – Sticky Rosette Hybrid

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Pinguicula agnata × potosiensis – Sticky Rosette Hybrid

Pinguicula agnata × potosiensis is a striking hybrid carnivorous plant, native to the mountainous regions of Mexico. It boasts a tight, flat rosette form and produces delicate flowers, often with a hint of lilac or pink. This cross combines the elegant leaf sheen of P. agnata with the compact size and prolific blooming of P. potosiensis.

Distinctive Features

  • Glossy Leaves: Sticky, glandular leaves with a subtle sparkle that effectively trap small insects.
  • Petite Growth Habit: Maintains a low, flat rosette making it ideal for windowsills or small displays.
  • Seasonal Variation: Exhibits noticeable leaf morphology changes between summer and winter growth phases.

Care Tips

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; can tolerate some morning sun.
  • Water: Keep soil damp with distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Avoid standing water in winter.
  • Humidity: Appreciates moderate to high humidity, though it adapts to household levels.
  • Media: Use a mix of perlite and peat moss or a dedicated Pinguicula substrate.
  • Temperature: Thrives in 15–25°C; protect from frost.
  • Fertiliser: Light foliar feeding monthly in the growing season with a diluted orchid or carnivorous plant fertiliser.
  • Repotting: Every 1–2 years in early spring; handle with care due to fragile roots.

Additional Notes

  • This hybrid is particularly beginner-friendly and known for its reliability and ease of cultivation indoors.
  • Not toxic to pets, but ingestion of plant material should still be discouraged.

This charming hybrid of Pinguicula agnata and Pinguicula potosiensis brings together the best traits of its parents—shimmering foliage and endearing floral displays. It makes a perfect addition for collectors and newcomers alike.

Shipping Schedule & Biosecurity Information

  • Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
  • Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.

WA, NT & TAS Orders

  • Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
  • Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.

Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees

  • $20 fee applies to WA orders.
  • $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
  • This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.

Pinguicula agnata × potosiensis – Sticky Rosette Hybrid
Pinguicula agnata × potosiensis – Sticky Rosette Hybrid
Pinguicula agnata × potosiensis – Sticky Rosette Hybrid
Pinguicula agnata × potosiensis – Sticky Rosette Hybrid

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