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Carnivorous Partly documented

Pinguicula mirandae

A butterwort from the highlands of Oaxaca described by Zamudio and Salinas in 1996. It is recorded at 1797–2359 m.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

The microhabitat was not documented here. Rock faces or steep banks in highland pine-oak forest are assumed.

Recorded at 1797–2359 m, median 2263 m (4 records).

Mexico

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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