This species is a member of the section Orcheosanthus, which are most notably characterized by a very long spur that is longer than the corolla tube. In the wild, cyclosecta grows on shady, almost vertical cliff faces alongside ferns and selaginella in the state of Nuevo Leon. Pinguicula cyclosecta is one of the most unique pings out there. The leaves are a distinct purplish black that is almost metallic. The low growing leaves are pressed together tightly and emerge from the center and expand outwards. Flowers are small, but a dark purplish blue with ruffled edges. A very easy grower that does best with high light, which brings out the purple color it's famous for. Currently potted in a mix of peat, perlite, sand, and vermiculite. This plant slowly clumps, producing new growth points from the base of the plants, underneath the old leaves.
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
