How to raise Pinguicrap

How to raise

soil

Most Pinguecula are suitable for planting in loose, alkaline or neutral soil. It is recommended to mix perlite, peat, vermiculite in equal proportions.

Moisture

The butterfly flies prefer a substrate with good water permeability. The soil should be kept moist, but no water should accumulate. It is recommended to use the "waist water method" once a week, that is, place the flower pot in the water tray to the waist of the pot, and wait until the soil on the surface of the pot is moist before taking it back. The soaking time is about 15 minutes. Be sure not to keep the moisture too high, otherwise it will cause the leaves of the plant to rot.

illumination

The butterfly wings cannot be placed in direct sunlight, but they cannot lack sunlight either, so it is best to place the plant on windowsills and balconies with good ventilation, especially in summer to avoid direct sunlight.

temperature

The suitable temperature range for Pinguicrap is -10-30 degrees, and the most suitable temperature is 0-20 degrees. High temperature should be avoided. Species in mountainous areas such as Mexico prefer temperatures with large temperature differences. It will be difficult to cultivate Pinguicrap in temperate zones in summer without cooling equipment. It will go dormant in winter, and the soil should be slightly dry at this time.