Waking Up Dormant Mexican Pinguicula: Fertilizer Spray Technique

Waking Up Dormant Mexican Pinguicula: Fertilizer Spray Technique

P. moranensis 'Titan' and similar hybrids often enter a prolonged dormancy, persisting as tiny spiral buds for months. The most reliable method to break dormancy is foliar feeding with dilute orchid fertilizer.

Protocol

• Mix ¼ teaspoon orchid fertilizer per gallon of water.
• Spray foliage until coated, 1–2 times per week.
• New growth typically appears within 3 weeks.
• Continue until plant produces several mature leaves and is clearly active.

Availability Note

P. 'Sethos' will not be offered this year. We are focusing on consistent crops of P. moranensis, P. agnata, and hybrids like gigantea × moctezumae and 'Aphrodite' (available later this year).

Good growing!