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Slow-Growing Pinguicula 'Titan': Feeding and Soil Tips

Pinguicula Titan

A grower's P. x 'Titan' stays under an inch, grows slowly, and cycles 3–4 leaves. It's in peat/sphagnum in an African violet pot under CFL light, recently moved to a windowsill.

Assessment

The plant looks healthy. 'Titan' is naturally slow and often has a 4–5 month dormancy. The current soil could drain better; a mix of peat, perlite, pumice, sand, and sphagnum is recommended.

Boost Growth with Feeding

Foliar feeding with a weak, urea-free, high-nitrogen orchid fertilizer (1 tsp/gallon) weekly can dramatically increase size. Well-fed 'Titan' plants become large – once called "carnivorous cabbage."

See the Sarracenia Northwest caresheet for detailed mixes.

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