Pinguicula esseriana black and Drosera natalensis invaders
This species is a member of section Crassifolia, which are smaller species with tightly packed, upturned leaves. Species such as esseriana, debbertiana, jaumavensis, and ehlersiae all belong to this group, and may appear so similar many think they're the same species. Pinguicula esseriana is a small, succulent like ping found in San Luis Potosi near El Huizache. I received this clone of esseriana from another grower. I looked it up and it seems it originates from European nurseries. No wonder I don’t usually see it for sale here. The name “black” is misleading, as I grow mine under decently high light and it turns a dark purple. However, I’ve seen pictures of plants with a color close to black, as a very very dark purple. I’ll try moving it closer under my lights. That aside, it seems to be not any different from typical esseriana care wise. The leaves are more rounded and have a less pronounced margin to them
Note: as of 2021, I've lost this plant. Please contact me if you have extra propagates.
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
Note: as of 2021, I've lost this plant. Please contact me if you have extra propagates.
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
