Warm Temperate Butterworts (Pinguicula)

Warm Temperate Butterworts (Pinguicula)

Warm temperate Pinguicula can be found in warmer regions of the northern hemisphere, most are from the USA. They tend to be found in peaty bogs. They are short lived perennials and you should pollinate the flowers and collect seed if you want to have plants long term.

 

Watering

Please keep my tray full with water all the time, right throughout the warmer months, in winter you can let my tray dry for 1 day maximum between watering's.

It’s best to just fill my tray, my special soil mix will give me what I need.

 

Light

Party sunny to bright light. I don’t like to roast in the sun.

 

Where to Keep Me

I will do best inside on a sunny windowsill.

 

Dormancy

I have have the same type of leaves the whole year round and don't have any special adaptations to survive freezing weather.

 

Feeding

I will catch my own food, but feel free to drop something on my leaves. I love little flies, gnats and springtails. Please do not use fertilisers on me as a lot will harm me more than they will help me.

 

Soil Recipe

I live in a mix of peat and sand. If you need to repot me, please do not use regular soil, I will not survive.