P. agnata red leaf in late summer
Succulent phase as of late September. Notice the reduced size and lack of sticky glands
The Agnata section of Pinguicula includes species such as agnata, gigantea, albida, and filifolia. Agnata in the wild grows on steep cliffs of calcareous rock that's often dry. While the holotype of Pinguicula agnata was collected in the state of Hidalgo on the slopes of Barranca de Toliman, there's very little literature on other forms of agnata. This variety of Pinguicula agnata is one of my favorites. The leaves are a pinkish red, and make the whole plant look like some sort of sour candy. It's also relatively large, and the glands are very pronounced. The edges of the leaves curl backwards, and winter leaves (shown in pic 2) are much less colorful and much more hairy. I've yet to have this plant flower. Like most agnata, I still keep it pretty moist in winter, and keep it potted in a mix of peat, perlite, and vermiculite.
Growing Conditions: Grow Rack, Windowsill
Light: Very bright LED, 14" under a Marshydro 300w
Soil: Peat, perlite, sand, well draining mix with higher percentage of perlite and sand.
Temperatures: Room temperatures around 74F to 84F (winter to summer months)
Humidity: No added humidity, ambient household humidity
Watering: Watered using the tray method, flooded weekly but not allowed to stand in water. Watering is reduced in winter
Care Level: Very Easy
Source: Other grower
Growing Conditions: Grow Rack, Windowsill
Light: Very bright LED, 14" under a Marshydro 300w
Soil: Peat, perlite, sand, well draining mix with higher percentage of perlite and sand.
Temperatures: Room temperatures around 74F to 84F (winter to summer months)
Humidity: No added humidity, ambient household humidity
Watering: Watered using the tray method, flooded weekly but not allowed to stand in water. Watering is reduced in winter
Care Level: Very Easy
Source: Other grower
