Pinguicula (Butterwort) – Care Leaflet

Summer

> A position on a windowsill, greenhouse or conservatory, full sun or semi shade.

> Rainwater only, sit in water (in a deep saucer).

Feeding: we have never found this to be necessary, as the plants only require a few insects per year to survive.

Winter

> These plants are not hardy, so move indoors or heated greenhouse. In winter the plant can take full sun.

> The native Butterwort (Pinguicula vulgaris and Pinguicula gtandiflora) are best outside in winter. Theu will form gemmae in winter.

> The plants have a dormancy period, when their leaves become non-carnivorous.

> During this period, the main risk to the plant is rotting caused by fungal diseases, usually a result of overwatering. Reduce watering, keeping the plant damp, but never let them dry out completely.

Rainwater alternatives: distilled, de-ionised, reverse osmosis water

Repotting: When the plant is bursting out of it’s pot, in a specific peat and perlite mixture or specialist peat free mix (both available from our online shop).

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