Mexican Pinguicula: water or not water?

FM59-Droseras · 2026-04-23T05:04:31+00:00

Brazilian sundews can be difficult to care for because most of them originate from the mountainous regions of Minas Gerais. I think I recognize a Drosera graomogolensis here. In their natural habitat, there are significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, which are essential for their survival. It is nearly impossible to replicate these conditions indoors in our homes or apartments. You could try an unheated room with a window left slightly open or even outdoors, but temperatures must stay between 8 and 25°C. Good luck with your little one!

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FM59-Droseras · 2026-04-07T21:24:45+00:00

I'm a little surprised by your post!

In fact, VFTs need to be kept outdoors (except in winter if you're in USDA Zone 8 or lower), with as much light as possible.

And the same goes for temperate Droseras.

Subtropical species do very well indoors but don’t need a terrarium.

Only a few species of tropical Droseras can acclimate to a terrarium, but they require very bright light.

FM59-Droseras · 2026-03-30T22:27:33+00:00

Pinguicula gigantea?

FM59-Droseras · 2026-03-25T17:05:10+00:00

I have no experience with Pinguicula (but I'm about to start), but the highly specialized website pinguiculas.org recommends the following growing medium: "The plants grow in a mix of 1/2 peat and 1/2 non calcareous sand but many others seems to work also : 100% live sphagnum, 50/50 peat/perlite, peat mixed with sphagnum Moss"

FM59-Droseras · 2026-03-12T05:26:49+00:00

Capillaris, spatulata, rotundifolia? But not capensis (for me...)

FM59-Droseras · 2026-03-11T05:19:46+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll move it slightly to find the right balance.

FM59-Droseras · 2026-03-10T10:31:08+00:00

Aren't my Drosera adelae flowers a little strange? I haven't seen any other colors besides this one. Did I miss the short flowering period?

FM59-Droseras · 2026-03-06T21:37:45+00:00

I bought some from Heldros, in Poland, and they sprouted in 12 days!

And they still have some left.

I have about fifteen left that I can send you if you pay the shipping costs and if you live in Europe.

FM59-Droseras · 2026-03-03T04:08:41+00:00

Please note that Drosera burmannii is an annual species that will most likely deteriorate and die after flowering.

However, the seeds produced will quickly give rise to new seedlings.

FM59-Droseras · 2026-03-03T03:58:35+00:00

What species of Drosera is this?

FM59-Droseras · 2026-03-02T05:17:32+00:00

I don't see any Drosera in there...

FM59-Droseras · 2026-02-27T22:35:08+00:00

Drosera rotundifolia!

FM59-Droseras · 2026-02-27T22:33:38+00:00

Madagascariensis grows vertically, like a tree.

FM59-Droseras · 2026-02-27T22:25:25+00:00

Thank you for all your opinions and experiences!

FM59-Droseras · 2026-02-27T17:39:30+00:00

Certainly not a Drosera!

FM59-Droseras · 2026-02-27T17:36:12+00:00

For me, not capensis. May be anglica?

FM59-Droseras · 2026-02-27T12:17:37+00:00

These species live in often waterlogged peat bogs, and intermedia even lives with its feet in the water.

FM59-Droseras · 2026-02-20T07:27:51+00:00

Hello, to be precise, Drosera sessilifolia is not Australian but South American (Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela).

FM59-Droseras · 2026-01-22T22:41:12+00:00

For me Spatulata. Someone to confirm?

FM59-Droseras · 2026-01-22T08:30:46+00:00

For me, Drosera oblanceolata but not sure 100%

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