The (relatively) giant size of Alfred Lau 13
Violet flowers
Plantlets from leaf pullings
The Agnata section of Pinguicula includes species such as agnata, gigantea, albida, and filifolia. One of the largest species of Pinguicula, Alfred Lau 13 is most likely a gigantea hybrid or species related to gigantea. I'm unsure of where this variety was found in the wild, but I would guess most likely near gigantea. Check out that species' description here. It's leaves have sticky glands on both the top and the bottom, and grow huge. The entire plant has extremely noticeable sticky glands and almost appears to glitter. Flowers are usually seen in spring and fall/early winter, and a dark purple. This plant, like gigantea, doesn't go truly dormant like other Mexican Pings, but it still is easily propagated by leaf pullings anytime of the year. A great, fast growing plant for the beginner and collector alike. Less light and cooler temp seems to increase it's size. This plant likes to be kept more moist than other Pings, and I've included a higher percentage of peat in the media to help with this.
Growing Conditions: Grow Rack, Windowsill
Light: Very bright LED, 14" under a Marshydro 300w
Soil: Peat, perlite, sand, well draining mix.
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.
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
