The manner in which you water the Pinguicula-like hemipilia will depend somewhat on whether or not your plant is in an active growth phase. If so, you should apply water to your plant’s soil and, if the weather is warm, perform occasional overhead watering to allow the plant to absorb moisture through its leaves. By contrast, in winter, and when the weather is cool or wet generally, you should stick to watering the soil directly rather than including overhead watering as well. You’ll know your Pinguicula-like hemipilia needs more water if its roots and leaves become thin and dry or show discoloration. Pinguicula-like hemipilia receives too much water will look mushy and limp. You should grow your Pinguicula-like hemipilia in a pot and ensure that the potting mix you use has fantastic drainage. During the growing season, you’ll need to water this plant multiple times per week. However, each watering should drain quickly through the growing medium to prevent any standing water. The amount of water you give will change based on the size of the pot you use. Generally, pots that are a bit larger will need water less frequently, while smaller pots will have a slightly more frequent watering schedule. Rainwater and distilled water are the best kinds of water to use for this plant, and it is best if the water you use matches the temperature of the air as closely as possible.

Allowing your Pinguicula-like hemipilia to sit in soil that remains too moist for too long is one of the most common ways to kill this plant. While these plants need water frequently during active growth, they also need to live in a growing medium that drains water rapidly. When this plant experiences overwatering, it will become mushy and develop root rot. If that occurs, you should be prepared to use a pair of sterile pruning shears to cut out any roots that show signs of rot. After doing that, you should then repot your Pinguicula-like hemipilia, ensuring that the container allows for drainage and that you fill the container with a fast-draining potting mix. However, Pinguicula-like hemipilia doesn’t typically respond that well to excessive repotting, so it is crucial to get your watering rate right. Underwatered Pinguicula-like hemipilia will begin to shrivel and feel dry to the touch. If this occurs, it is likely because the soil is drying out faster than you expected, which means you should increase your watering frequency.

During the active growth stage, which spans the spring and summer months, you should plan to water your Pinguicula-like hemipilia about once or twice per week while increasing that rate to three times per week or more in the case of long periods of hot and dry weather. In the winter, you will also need to water your Pinguicula-like hemipilia, but not nearly as much. A watering frequency of two to three times per month should be enough to keep your Pinguicula-like hemipilia alive during the coldest months. However, if you keep your Pinguicula-like hemipilia indoors during winter, you should account for the fact that indoor growing locations can cause the soil to dry quicker than usual, which may mean you need to increase the number of monthly waterings. You can use the fall as a time to gradually reduce your watering frequency from the summer rate of multiple times per week down to your reduced winter watering schedule.

There are two important growth phases that you should consider when planning the watering schedule for your Pinguicula-like hemipilia. The first of those periods is the active growth period, which happens in spring and summer, and which calls for watering this plant multiple times per week. The second important growth period is the rest period that the Pinguicula-like hemipilia should experience for about two to three months each year during winter. During that time, your plant will need far less water and fertilization than normal. Water about once or twice per month during this time. During the fall, you should begin to gradually reduce your watering frequency from multiple times per week all the way down to the once or twice per month rate that is appropriate for winter.

The Pinguicula-like hemipilia requires a growing environment that is relatively humid. Unfortunately, most indoor growing locations will lack the level of air moisture that this plant prefers. This causes the plant and its soil to dry out more quickly than it would when growing outdoors. To combat this effect, you may want to include a humidifier in the room where you grow your Pinguicula-like hemipilia. You may also need to water it a bit more frequently as well. However, while Pinguicula-like hemipilias do prefer humidity, they also require adequate air circulation as well, to prevent excessive moisture build-ups and the diseases that can result. Consider including a fan in the room where you grow this plant as well to ensure proper air circulation remains present.

Pinguicula-like hemipilia requires about 3-6 hours of direct sunlight each day to thrive. However, it also needs some shade during the hottest parts of the day to prevent sun damage. Morning sunlight is ideal for Pinguicula-like hemipilia, but it can also tolerate some afternoon sun if the temperature is not too hot. To provide the perfect balance of sunlight, try planting Pinguicula-like hemipilia in an area that gets partial sun, such as under a tree or on the east side of a building.

If Pinguicula-like hemipilia is exposed to too much direct sunlight, its leaves may turn yellow, dry out, or even burn. You may also notice that the plant wilts or becomes stunted. To prevent sun damage, make sure to give Pinguicula-like hemipilia some shade during the hottest parts of the day. You can use a shade cloth or plant Pinguicula-like hemipilia near taller plants that can provide some natural shade.

If Pinguicula-like hemipilia doesn't get enough sunlight, it may grow tall and lanky, with sparse foliage. The leaves may also turn yellow or pale green, indicating that the plant is not producing enough chlorophyll due to lack of sunlight. To remedy this, try moving Pinguicula-like hemipilia to a sunnier spot, or prune nearby foliage to allow more light to reach the plant.

Pinguicula-like hemipilia prefers cooler weather, and has a specific temperature range you can keep it within to maximize growth. For Pinguicula-like hemipilia to be as healthy as it possible can, you could keep them between the temperatures 65~75℉(18~25℃). Pinguicula-like hemipilia can handle higher and lower heat levels, but whenever possible, try to keep the area you grow them in within several degrees of 65~75℉(18~25℃). If you can’t keep Pinguicula-like hemipilia precisely within that range, it doesn’t mean they will stop growing. Pinguicula-like hemipilia can handle a higher and lower range before they begin to suffer damage or reduced growth. On the higher end, that temperature would that would fall between 75~85℉(25~30℃). On the lower end, Pinguicula-like hemipilia can handle temperatures as low as 5℉(-15℃). The higher temperature range is the most important to observe, as Pinguicula-like hemipilia prefers cooler environments. Letting temperatures get above the upper range may cause growth to slow, and having Pinguicula-like hemipilia above 85℉(30℃) could result in the plant dying.

Too much heat early in the growing stages of Pinguicula-like hemipilia may give it an unhealthy appearance, so it's important to keep your growing space between 65~75℉(18~25℃). You’ll want to stay in the colder part of this range as Pinguicula-like hemipilia, but make sure not to go below -5℉(-20℃). Extremely cold temperatures can hinder growth at any stage for Pinguicula-like hemipilia, though they aren’t nearly as damaging as extremely hot temperatures. If temperatures are kept high during the budding stage, Pinguicula-like hemipilia may not flower at all.

Tip #1: Grow in the Coldest Room of Your Home If you plan to grow Pinguicula-like hemipilia indoors, make sure to choose the coldest room of your home. This will usually be on the side of your house that doesn’t experience the harsh heat that the sun can produce in the middle of the day. At the same time, you’ll need to ensure the room does get a healthy amount of sunlight. While you’ll want to spare your plants from the brightest and hottest part of the day, zero sunlight can drastically reduce Pinguicula-like hemipilia ability to grow. Tip #2: If Pinguicula-like hemipilia Doesn’t Flower Properly, It May Be Too Hot The growing season for Pinguicula-like hemipilia, spring and early summer, can occasionally come with high temperatures. These fluctuations can negatively affect the growing stage of Pinguicula-like hemipilia, causing flowering buds to change into non-flowering buds. These buds will open partially, or in some cases not at all, causing Pinguicula-like hemipilia to lose some of its aesthetic quality. It's important to stay in the range of 65~75℉(18~25℃), for that reason, so your Pinguicula-like hemipilia can flower to its full potential. Tip #3: Avoid Frost While Pinguicula-like hemipilia can tolerate lower temperatures, as low as -5℉(-20℃), it will not do well if it encounters significant frost. If left out in the colder temperatures of late fall or winter, Pinguicula-like hemipilia will begin to show the signs of frost damage. To recognize the signs of frost damage, you’ll look for several key aesthetic changes. First, parts of Pinguicula-like hemipilia will begin to wilt. Then, those sections will start to become discolored, eventually turning brown or black as they die. Any parts of Pinguicula-like hemipilia that turn these colors cannot be saved, and will have to be pruned if you intend to keep the plant alive.

It's important to keep the temperature of your growing area steady regardless of season. If you live in an area with harsh winters or very hot summers, it may be best to put your plants inside. That way, you can keep them in a cool room where Pinguicula-like hemipilia would be able to grow in the best possible conditions. If you do leave your plants outside, make sure to observe the temperature closely. If the summer’s get especially hot in your climate-zone, make sure that your plants aren’t exposed to temperatures above 85℉(30℃). This will dehydrate and damage Pinguicula-like hemipilia quickly, and before long, they will begin to die.

If you intend to place Pinguicula-like hemipilia outside, you’ll want to make sure that it has shade from the heat of the midday sun. While Pinguicula-like hemipilia does need plentiful sunlight to grow to its full potential, direct sunlight can cause a rise in temperature and damage certain elements of the plant. Choose an area that has shade providing structures or tall trees that can shield Pinguicula-like hemipilia from the hottest parts of the day. If your climate isn’t appropriate for Pinguicula-like hemipilia or you don’t have the proper space in your garden, you can also plant them inside. Controlling the temperature is much easier indoors, and having proper fans, ventilation, or an A/C unit will allow you to stay within the optimum range of 65~75℉(18~25℃).