Butterworts care guide:
Pinguicula Primuliflora:
These carnivorous plants are native to the southern United States. They grow
long sticky leaves up to 3.5 inches, and will commonly create 'baby plants'
at each leaf tip. During the spring and summer they will grow beautiful
violet flowers on a very sticky bloom stalk. They prefer indirect or filtered
light, and can do quite nicely in shaded terrarium corners.
These carnivorous plants will require a dormancy each winter with temperatures
between 35 and 50 degrees. During this time, the plant will remain green,
but will
slow down growth substantially. Small winter buds may form that will grow
into many small plants in the spring.
Pinguicula Moranensis:
These Pinguicula can get quite large compared to most, rosettes can be more
than 6 inches across. They are a Mexican Butterwort that grows in wet limestone
cliff areas. They are prolific in flowering, putting up many deep pink blooms.
Their carnivorous leaves are a sticky mess for insects to encounter, small
flying insects and soil gnats will be easy victims.
Keep this carnivorous plant in a shallow tray of water at all times. These
plants will do great in terrariums, and can also be grown on windowsills in
areas
with
higher humidity. Avoid hot sun or prolonged high temps, this one will prefer
things a bit cooler. Though no dormancy is required, they sometimes will die
back in colder temps, putting all of their energy into a small central bud.
Growth will resume in the spring, or when you provide it with warmer temps
such as with a terrarium. |
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