🌿 Pinguicula rectifolia × moctezumae
(Thin Purple Form)
✨ Overview
This beautiful Mexican butterwort hybrid combines the long narrow leaves of Pinguicula moctezumae with the compact colourful influence of Pinguicula rectifolia. Under strong lighting, the thin leaves develop an intense purple to reddish-purple colour, making it a standout carnivorous plant for terrariums, windowsills, and collector displays.

the plant size is the 2 at the bottom and top right of 1st picture
 
⚡ Quick Tips
🌞 Strong light = stronger purple colour 
💧 Use only rainwater, RO water, or distilled water 
🌱 Prefers airy, mineral-rich substrate 
🌬 Good airflow helps prevent rot 
✂️ Easy to propagate from leaf pullings 
 
📏 Key Features
Compact rosette-forming carnivorous plant 
Narrow sticky leaves trap tiny insects 
Moderate to fast growth 
Mature size: approximately 6–12 cm across 
Excellent colour under grow lights or bright filtered sun 
 
🏡 Suitable Environments
✅ Closed terrariums
✅ Open terrariums
✅ Bright windowsills
✅ Grow light shelves
✅ Protected greenhouse or tunnel growing
⚠️ Protect from frost.
 
🌱 Substrate
Use a light, airy carnivorous plant mix with excellent drainage.
Recommended:
50% peat moss + 50% perlite 
Peat + silica sand 
Peat + pumice 
Avoid standard potting soil and compost-rich mixes.
 
💡 Light
Prefers bright indirect light to very bright grow lighting.
Low light = greener leaves 
Strong light = deep purple coloration 
A few hours of gentle morning sun can work well.
 
🌡 Temperature
Ideal
18–28°C daytime 
12–22°C nighttime 
Tolerance
Brief lows around 5–8°C 
Heat tolerant if humidity and airflow are good 
 
💧 Humidity
Tolerates 40–90% humidity 
Ideal range: 55–80% 
Good airflow is important in humid environments.
 
🚿 Watering
Keep lightly moist using:
Rainwater 🌧 
RO water 
Distilled water 
Tray watering works well, but avoid permanently waterlogged soil.
🚫 Avoid tap water.
 
🍽 Feeding
The sticky leaves naturally catch tiny insects. Occasional tiny feeds of crushed fish food can be used very sparingly.
⚠️ Overfeeding may cause rot.
 
🌱 Propagation
Very easy from leaf pullings:
Gently remove a healthy leaf 
Place on damp sphagnum or peat/perlite mix 
Keep humid and bright 
Plantlets usually form within weeks 
 
⚠️ Common Problems
Rot from poor airflow or overwatering 
Weak colour from insufficient light 
Mineral damage from tap water 
 
💜 Why Collectors Love It
This hybrid offers elegant thin leaves, strong purple coloration, and relatively easy growing requirements. A fantastic choice for carnivorous plant collectors wanting something both unusual and eye-catching.