The giant size of P. gigantea
The Agnata section of Pinguicula includes species such as agnata, gigantea, albida, and filifolia. The largest Pinguicula species, gigantea is found near Ayautla, in Oaxaca, Mexico on the steep slopes of Cerro Rabon. This species has glands on both sides of the leaves, which is unique among the Pinguciula world. I've seen mature plants almost a foot across online, but mine is still small yet already the largest Pinguicula in the collection. In winter, it doesn't seem to go truly dormant as it still makes normal sticky carnivorous leaves (although they are smaller in size). An easy growing plant for me, doing fine in peat, perlite, and vermiculite. I've yet to flower this species, but flowers appear similar to Alfred Lau #13. This species likes to be kept more moist than other Pings, so I've included a higher percentage of peat in the mix 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 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
