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Pinguicula gigantea
The world's largest butterwort with rosettes over 30cm, catching large amounts of insects.
Pinguicula gigantea, the giant butterwort, is native to limestone cliffs and stream-side habitats in Oaxaca, Mexico. It is the largest known species of Pinguicula, with mature rosettes regularly exceeding 30 cm in diameter, and its broad, succulent leaves are covered with copious glandular mucilage capable of trapping large numbers of small insects simultaneously. Flowers are small and pale purple to white—understated relative to the plant's impressive foliage. Cultivation differs from many Mexican butterworts in preferring slightly alkaline to neutral, mineral-rich media (limestone grit, perlite, and similar drainage-oriented mixes); overwatering is the most common cause of failure. Watering from above when the substrate is nearly dry is recommended. Temperatures of 15–25°C suit it best, and it may form a smaller winter rosette in cool conditions.
产地
Oaxaca, Mexico, limestone cliffs and stream-side habitats
寿命
5+ years
体型
15-30cm
温度
10〜30℃
湿度
60〜90%
Insects (auto-capture)
World's largest
Catches many insects
15-28°C
Slightly moist
Intermediate. 这是一个中级难度的物种。建议有一定的饲养经验和环境管理知识。
Pinguicula Gigantea的理想温度为10〜30℃。推荐湿度为60〜90%。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Pinguicula Gigantea的平均寿命为5+ years。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
Pinguicula Gigantea成年后通常可达15-30cm。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Pinguicula Gigantea的食物为:Insects (auto-capture)。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
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