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Pinguicula Alfred Lau #13 - Tissue Culture, Small (5.5oz) Flask
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Alfred Lau #13 is an intriguing Mexican butterwort discovered in the wild by botanist Alfred Lau, renowned for his extensive fieldwork on Pinguicula species. Though its identity remains uncertain, it is suspected to be a form of P. gigantea or a natural hybrid involving it.

This plant features large, broad, and slightly wavy leaves that can span up to 8 inches across when fully mature. It grows rapidly and adapts well to year-round cultivation without a dry winter rest, provided the soil remains moist and lighting is bright. A vigorous and impressive specimen for growers seeking robust foliage and fast growth.

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  • Winter shipping: We advise all orders ordered during the winter be shipped with heat packs. We are not responsible for damages due to shipping of plants during winter without heat packs.

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 We pack with care to ensure plants arrive healthy. If damage occurs in transit, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos and we’ll make it right.

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Care Instructions

  • Light: Partial to full sun, or grow light equivalent
  • Potting medium: Mexican Pinguicula soil mix, or coarse sand and perlite
  • Feeding: Bugs, dried bloodworms, fish food, or diluted foliar fertilizer (e.g. Maxsea) every 2–3 weeks
  • Water: Keep soil consistently damp with low-mineral water (rain or distilled)
  • Humidity: 50–80%
  • Temperature: 55–90°F
  • Mature plant size: ~3–4" (depending on care)
  • Dormancy: None, though leaves may shrink slightly in winter while remaining carnivorous

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