Native to San Luis Potosi, Mexico, pinguicula gypsicola has earned a reputation for being difficult to grow. However with proper care, domestic cultivation is very possible. With its unique appearance, it is going to make a fine addition to your collection. Pinguicula gypsicola grows in partial to full light at 55-90 F degrees and up … Read more
Named after the Greek goddess of love, pinguicula Aphrodite is the product of breeding p. moctezumae and p. agnata. This fast growing plant has lavender colored flowers and long leaves that can get up to 10 inches long. Caring for p. Aphrodite is easy, especially if you have grown Mexican butterworts before. Pinguicula Aphrodite should … Read more
Pinguicula grandiflora is a cold temperate carnivorous plant found in Europe and throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Unlike Mexican butterworts, p. grandiflora naturally grows in places with cold winters, so outdoor cultivation is ideal. If you want to raise one of these, follow the simple steps. Pinguicula grandiflora is a cold hardy perennial that needs partial … Read more
Pinguicula cyclosecta is a small tropical butterwort found in many parts of Mexico. Its most distinguishing feature is the violet leaves that are tinged with blue-green. Caring for p. cyclosecta is easy especially if you have grown tropical butterworts before. If not, this guide will walk you through the essential steps. Pinguicula cyclosecta needs at … Read more
Birds and other animals do a great job pollinating pinguicula, but you can do it yourself without too much trouble. However you have to take out the petals from the flower, which requires some care. To get the seeds you also need flowers from two different butterworts. In this article we explain how the pollination … Read more
Pinguicula rock plantings are becoming more popular and it is easy to understand why. For many, butterworts sitting atop rugged rocks is more visually appealing compared to a pot or plastic cup. And what is even better is that rock planting is just as easy as growing in any container. Plant your pinguicula in an … Read more
With its pinkish hues and lavender flowers, the tiny pinguicula esseriana – which grows to an inch in diameter – is truly a beauty. Caring for a small, delicate plant is not as hard as you might expect. In the following sections you will learn the essentials for its proper cultivation. Pinguicula esseriana grows best … Read more
Pinguicula agnata is native to the Mexican mountains, but now they are cultivated in many parts of the world. These butterworts are among the most effective in catching flies and they are also among the easiest to grow. If you want to nurture a pinguicula agnata, this guide will walk you through the process. Pinguicula … Read more
If you are thinking of buying butterworts or already have one, feeding is probably one of the first questions that pop up. Knowing how to feed pinguicula (or ping) is essential, but the good news is even a beginner will have no trouble. In fact it is easier than you may think. Pinguicula can catch … Read more
Pinguicula primuliflora grows naturally in the Florida panhandle, the Mississippi coastal plain, southwestern Georgia and Louisiana. With proper care, these warm temperate butterworts will produce violet-pink flowers with shades of white and yellow. Pinguicula primuliflora grows in partial to full sunlight, preferably in a bog garden with two inches of water. Its temperature range is … Read more