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
Whether you call them butterworts or pinguicula, these plants are among the most well known bug eating plants out there. Yes, butterworts trap and eat bugs, but the question is why, and second, how do they do it? Those will be answered in this guide. If you want to grow any butterworts, knowing their habits … Read more
Gnats are annoying persistent pests and getting rid of them can be a real challenge. One way to do it is with a carnivorous plant like Mexican butterworts. They not only eat flies but can also be effective when it comes to getting rid of fungus gnats. However before you get one there are some … Read more
Butterworts may not be as popular as Venus flytraps, but when it comes to eating bugs these plants can hold their own. But just how effective is the pinguicula when it comes to flies? Can they eat these common household pests and help you get rid of them? The sticky leaves on butterworts traps flies … Read more