P. agnata (locality form)
A locality form of P. agnata originally collected near the village of El Lobo in Queretaro, Mexico. One of the more colorful agnata forms out there; under strong light, the leaves blush from green to pink and even deep red. The leaf margins take on a purple-red edge that really stands out.
Like other agnata, 'El Lobo' is heterophyllous. In spring and summer it puts out sticky, glandular carnivorous leaves that catch small insects like fungus gnats. Come winter, it pulls back into a tight succulent rosette. Flowers are white.
Great beginner plant. Hard to kill, easy to propagate from the winter leaves, and does well on a windowsill or under grow lights. Collectors love it as a locality clone.
What you'll receive
Live, juvenile, rooted Pinguicula agnata 'El Lobo' shipped bare root.
Size at shipping: a juvenile rosette roughly 1 to 2 inches across. Mexican butterworts are small plants, and our photos show mature specimens grown under strong light. Yours will size up with good care.
Care overview
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Mature size: 2 to 3 inches across
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Light: Bright indirect to full sun; more light means more color
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Water: Distilled or rain water, keep moist in summer, dry side in winter
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Humidity: 50 to 80%; does fine in typical household conditions
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Soil: Well-draining mineral mix (perlite, pumice, sand, a little peat)
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Winter: Forms tight succulent rosette; reduce watering until carnivorous leaves return in spring
Common questions
What does heterophyllous mean for care?
It means the plant grows two different leaf types. Sticky carnivorous leaves in spring and summer, then a tight succulent rosette in winter. When the winter rosette forms, cut watering right back until the carnivorous leaves return.
Is a locality form harder to grow than a hybrid?
Not this one. 'El Lobo' is as forgiving as the beginner hybrids, which is why we recommend it to collectors who want something less common without extra fuss.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Yes. Mexican Pinguicula are non-toxic, and the leaves only catch small insects.
Beginner-friendly. Pet-safe. Ships from Arizona.
