- Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:22 am
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I was just wondering how hard is it to grow Pinguicula kondoi. It would be my first Mex Ping.
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Benurmanii wrote:I've been told it is more sensitive to water than other pings, but I have not found this to be the case. However, I have really bright conditions and use aggregate soils. For me, it is not harder from other typical Mexican pings, except the rosette is pretty loose and falls apart easily if unpotting. Mine have stayed carnivorous since last year and have been constantly sitting in water sense, even when temps were in the high 40s at night, no rotting. Again, I have really bright conditions. Actually, I think that's one of the most important thing for this ping, is good lighting. The one in CC's pic doesn't look that great to me, seems like it's been grown in lower light, and thus seems pretty crumbly and loose.
Hungry Plants wrote:Most forms of P. moranensis are pretty easy to grow. Some of the common hybrids (P. 'Weser', 'Sethos', etc.) are also quite forgiving for the first-time grower. They might not have the shape of esseriana that you are looking for but they will definitely give you a nice and easy start into the world of Pinguicula.Benurmanii wrote:I've been told it is more sensitive to water than other pings, but I have not found this to be the case. However, I have really bright conditions and use aggregate soils. For me, it is not harder from other typical Mexican pings, except the rosette is pretty loose and falls apart easily if unpotting. Mine have stayed carnivorous since last year and have been constantly sitting in water sense, even when temps were in the high 40s at night, no rotting. Again, I have really bright conditions. Actually, I think that's one of the most important thing for this ping, is good lighting. The one in CC's pic doesn't look that great to me, seems like it's been grown in lower light, and thus seems pretty crumbly and loose.
Can you recommend one of there other Pings than would be a good beginner Ping. I would like something with a little color or a cool flower. I cant seem to find the pings with the shape I really love (esseriana) but I would lick to start somewhere with something that I can have a good chant with success.
Bluemoon wrote:Hungry Plants wrote:Most forms of P. moranensis are pretty easy to grow. Some of the common hybrids (P. 'Weser', 'Sethos', etc.) are also quite forgiving for the first-time grower. They might not have the shape of esseriana that you are looking for but they will definitely give you a nice and easy start into the world of Pinguicula.Benurmanii wrote:I've been told it is more sensitive to water than other pings, but I have not found this to be the case. However, I have really bright conditions and use aggregate soils. For me, it is not harder from other typical Mexican pings, except the rosette is pretty loose and falls apart easily if unpotting. Mine have stayed carnivorous since last year and have been constantly sitting in water sense, even when temps were in the high 40s at night, no rotting. Again, I have really bright conditions. Actually, I think that's one of the most important thing for this ping, is good lighting. The one in CC's pic doesn't look that great to me, seems like it's been grown in lower light, and thus seems pretty crumbly and loose.
Can you recommend one of there other Pings than would be a good beginner Ping. I would like something with a little color or a cool flower. I cant seem to find the pings with the shape I really love (esseriana) but I would lick to start somewhere with something that I can have a good chant with success.
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