The first three images are of flowering mature plants that are part of my permanent collection. Plants for sale are shown in the fourth image, planted in pure NZ sphagnum in 2.25" plastic pots. Both are nice-sized, solid young offsets that will bloom later this spring.

Pinguicula moranensis f. semialba is an easy, fast-growing, pure white and violet color flower form of a well-known tropical butterwort that occurs from the middle to high elevation habitats from central Mexico through to western Honduras in northern Central America. Within the great color variety seen in this species, some populations of the semialba form can have large, very showy and multicolored flowers that are very striking. A well-established clump of this variety is a beautiful and different table centerpiece.

This large-flowered ecotype of Pinguicula moranensis f. semialba remains uncommon in cultivation. Originally collected by Alexander Lux near Eloxochitlan, Hidalgo, Mexico at approximately 5,700'/1,750 m elevation. It is a highly desirable carnivorous plant species that, when mature, can flower from mid-spring through to the fall under proper conditions. It is well-suited for bright windowsill and shady patio or terrace cultivation. While preferring cooler to intermediate temperatures, they expand to their largest rosette size during the warm summer and early fall months. While I have not tested it to near-freezing, the original source locality suggests quite a bit of cold tolerance if dry. Plants offered are rooted offsets from plants in my collection.

A must have for all serious CP enthusiasts and a very interesting and beautiful subject for a bright windowsill and orchid companion plant.


All plants offered are greenhouse grown on benches in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.

Shipping: Plants will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking number for physical addresses within three working days of receipt of payment, weather permitting. 72 hour heat packs are available for an additional nominal charge.

Wherever possible, plants will be shipped in plastic pots. If bare-rooting is required for shipment to your state, please advise when auction is completed. Discounts on mailing charges available for multiple plant purchases.

Delays: plants may be held for shipment if extreme weather conditions (involving sustained sub 40 degree F or 98+ F temperatures) are forecast for destination and buyer will be notified of this decision. Paid-for purchased material will be greenhoused on my end me until a window of mild weather is forecast. Should the buyer insist on prompt shipment, in writing, when a severe weather warning is in effect, the live arrival guarantee is void.

Payment is expected within 48 hours of receipt of invoice and invoice will be sent shortly after auction close.

No International Sales. No local pickup.

Live arrival guarantee. Photographic evidence of damage or loss in transit must be provided within 24 hours of arrival to receive same species replacement material or refund.

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