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Pinguicula 12cm H12cm

Pinguicula 12cm H12cm

£13.00 GBP
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Pinguicula, commonly known as Butterwort, is a fascinating carnivorous plant with soft, sticky leaves that trap small insects. Compact and colourful, it combines delicate beauty with functional pest control.

  • Full Botanical Name: Pinguicula sp.
  • Common Names: Butterwort
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Europe, North and Central America
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Nutrient-poor wetlands, limestone cliffs, and bog margins

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Bright indirect light or gentle direct sun.
  • Ideal Room: Bright windowsills
  • Feeding: Feeds naturally on insects; no fertiliser required
  • Humidity: Moderate
  • Ideal Temperature: 15–25°C
  • Watering: Use rainwater or distilled water; keep lightly moist
  • Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic
  • Soil Type: Carnivorous plant mix or mineral substrate
  • Propagation: Leaf pullings or division
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 5–15 cm
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Pests and Treatment: Rare; aphids occasionally
  • Repotting: Every 1–2 years
  • Pruning: Remove spent leaves
  • Air Purification: Low
  • Folklore: Carnivorous plants symbolise adaptation and clever survival
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