aka: ping, butterwort

• We recommend distilled or reverse osmosis water. Learn more about water here.

• Tap, well, mineral, and spring water may have additives or minerals that can damage or kill your plant.

• The stone will act as a wick and draw the moisture from the tray to your ping.

• For best results, we recommend keeping your rock garden sitting in a tray of water continuously and refilling before it dries out. Keep the water level below the lowest leaves of your plant(s) and avoid watering your rock garden from above. 

• Pings that are in their succulent phase require less water. Please see the succulent phase care guide for watering instructions.

• Place your rock garden in a sunny windowsill that provides direct sunlight for 4-6 hours a day.

• South-facing windows are ideal; light from west-facing windows may be too strong.

• Keep your plant between 55-85 degrees and away from drafts. 

• Water will evaporate from the rock and provide all the humidity your ping needs.

• The sticky dew on the leaves attract fungus gnats, fruit flies, and other small bugs that provide the nutrients your plant needs. 

• Do not feed or fertilize your ping unless you are an experienced carnivorous plant grower.

• Pings are non-toxic and pet friendly.

• Over time, you may notice moss growing on your rock, which can aid in wicking moisture and help prevent mold and algae growth.

• Moss is not harmful unless it starts to crowd your plant. Unwanted or overgrown moss can be removed with tweezers

• If your rock does not have adequate light or airflow, mold or algae may grow on the rock. While unsightly, it will not hurt your plant.

• To remove mold or algae, dampen a clean lint-free cloth with rubbing alcohol and gently wipe the affected areas, then rinse the rock with distilled or reverse osmosis water.

• If you choose to use a tray other than the one provided, we recommend glazed ceramic, plastic, or glass. Avoid metal or terracotta as these can leach minerals harmful to your ping. 

• If your tray becomes dirty, wash with dish soap and then rinse with distilled or reverse osmosis water. Washing the tray regularly will also help prevent algae growth. We recommend doing this at least once a month. 

• Pruning your pinguicula is unnecessary unless there is mold growing on dead leaves.

• To remove moldy or old brown leaves, gently hold the plant in place while lightly pulling the leaf away with tweezers.

• Pings have very shallow roots and can easily be pulled from the rock. If your ping comes free, use tweezers to gently return it to the growing medium in the hole of the rock.

• When out of town for long periods of time, place your rock garden in a tray that holds a greater volume of water.