Rommel Valdez

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

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

Butterworts produce mucus on their leaves to catch and eat prey. So if your plant is not getting any bugs, check the leaves. If it is dry, you have to find out why your butterworts are not sticky. This guide explains the reasons why pinguicula leaves dry up and what you can do to fix … Read more

Majority of Mexican butterworts have two types of leaves. The carnivorous summer leaves – which can be succulent or thin – and the non-carnivorous winter succulents. The winter leaves are easier to propagate, but with the right approach you can also do it with summer leaves. The fastest way to propagate Mexican butterworts is through … Read more

Pinguicula weser has pale green to pinkish leaves and can reach up to 5 inches in diameter. Also known as butterwort weser or p. weser, it is one of the most widely cultivated butterworts in North America and the world. Here is what you need to know to care for this plant. Pinguicula weser grows … Read more

Butterworts or pinguicula can be grouped into three categories: tropical, warm temperate and temperate. How often you should water butterworts depends which group your plant belongs to. In this article you will learn the step by step process and how to avoid over watering. You can sit tropical butterworts in water during growth season, but … Read more