Drosera5150 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hello Friends, Here's a few shots of some of my adult Pinguicula medusina plants. Here in Fl., they really do seem to despise the constant humidity and tropical conditions but seem to do best when cooler weather/Fall arrives... Dormancy proved to be slightly tricky and an absolute dry period is a must, for at least 3 months in my conditions. ;) Enjoy and Happy Growing, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amperon Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I don´t have too many pings but I like those with long leaves and this plant is that one I would like to have at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dionaea Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Very nice and attracting！ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtricSeb Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hi Brian, Nice plants, they look happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickn Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Hello Friends,Here's a few shots of some of my adult Pinguicula medusina plants. Here in Fl., they really do seem to despise the constant humidity and tropical conditions but seem to do best when cooler weather/Fall arrives... Dormancy proved to be slightly tricky and an absolute dry period is a must, for at least 3 months in my conditions. ;) Enjoy and Happy Growing, Brian. Hi Brian, Very nice plant. Attractive. Patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan P Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Very pretty plant Would certainly like one of these for myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimfoxy Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Lovely healthy plants and great shot of the plantlets. I didn't realise any Pings did this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosera5150 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Thanks Stefano and Jim, To my knowledge, this is the only species that form adventitious buds on the leaf tips. I'm glad it does, because for some reason, this species seems to abort the flower buds just as they begin to emerge. I'm beginning to think that a little gypsum in the media may remedy the situation. We'll see! Happy Growing, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 for some reason, this species seems to abort the flower buds just as they begin to emerge. Brian. not for me they don't! Flower very readily mid-late summer. Perhaps it's a heat thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosera5150 Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Stephen, You could be right.... All of my "Mexi-Pings" despise our Summer weather here in Florida. Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petesredtraps Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 I'm not a Ping freak Brian, but that's a wonderful plant. I think anybody would enjoy one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosera5150 Posted October 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 Hello Pete, Thanks! Unfortunately, I've been a "Ping Freak" for quite some time now... This species is amongst my very favorites as well.... Happy Growing, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-Rah Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 To my knowledge, this is the only species that form adventitious buds on the leaf tips. P. primuliflora does this too, though not so prolifically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimscott Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 (edited) Very nicely done! I had a specimen earlier this year. It produced about 10 new leaves at first and then declined and died. I really don't know why. I had it with the rest of the Mexican pings, in a pot of sand, on a grow rack, with artificial lighting, room temperature. Everything thrives, except for P. medusina and P. moctezumae. Would crushed oral be a good supplement to its media? This was the best I could get it to look: Edited October 10, 2009 by jimscott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Jim, are you sure it died? When it goes dormant the "bulb" is formed very deep in the compost relative to other Pings. Like you I struggle to keep moctezumae alive long-trem, but medusina is easy for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drosera5150 Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Alas! Finally a flower.... :) Happy Growing, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFS Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadja77 Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 What a beautiful flower! How long does it last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjoeskrpio Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 hi your pics are so nice, do u have some to sell or exchange?? even leaves, plants, or seeds?' let me know please enjoy your plant regards Hello Friends,Here's a few shots of some of my adult Pinguicula medusina plants. Here in Fl., they really do seem to despise the constant humidity and tropical conditions but seem to do best when cooler weather/Fall arrives... Dormancy proved to be slightly tricky and an absolute dry period is a must, for at least 3 months in my conditions. ;) Enjoy and Happy Growing, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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