Pinguicula moctezumae: Winter Rosette, Flowering, and Seed Sowing

Grower's P. moctezumae in African violet pots under 12-hr fluorescents grows well but no winter rosette or new flowers. Collected seeds from initial blooms—viable?

Winter Rosette

P. moctezumae forms winter rosettes only under cooler, drier conditions. Warm, wet, lit year-round = continuous carnivorous leaves. No dormancy required.

Flowering Triggers

• Fertilize: ¼ tsp/gal orchid fertilizer, foliar, every 2 weeks (winter especially).
• Light intensity: Move fluorescents closer. One grower's non-blooming P. moranensis flowered reliably after upgrading lights.

Seed Viability & Sowing

Species seeds are likely viable. Sow on surface of moist media, bright light, fungicide spray. Germination in 3 weeks; wait up to 2 months. Unpredictable but worthwhile.