Tips for P. 'Tina' cultivation

[jimmy0123]

Hi everyone. I got a flowered P. 'Tina' a few days ago and was wondering anyone can provide a general care for this species like light, water, dormancy etc... Greatly Appreciate ur help

 

[jimscott]

Can you post a picture? I would be keeping a minimal amout of water for the next several months and lower the temps bit. A south-facing window sill woud be good. An airy mix of soil media is recommended.

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Here's the basic idea:

 

[Taliesin-DS]

Mine survive anywere, had them in my terrarium waterlogged for half a year, somewere in the shade, outside for a while etc, they just keep getting bigger

 

[c.louis5]

Are those gravel does a good job with wicking water to the surface? It is hard for me to get sphagnum moss for me.

 

[jimscott]

I'm using APS. It's great for drainage. Mexican pings don't need their roots to be moist all the time.

 

[Joseph Clemens]

I grow mine in substrates composed entirely of mineral mixtures (this was inspired by Eric Partrat of Pinguicula.org) - no organic ingredients at all, except Trichoderma harzianum inoculum and dried, ground, insect powder. You can read about how I grow Mexican Pinguicula --> here and here.