Rommel Valdez 
One of the first things you learn about butterworts is to never use rich, fertilized soil. But you have probably seen or heard people who say they use fertilizers on pinguicula with success, so how is that possible? The answer is you can feed these plants with fertilizer, but it must be done properly. You … Read more
As you might have guessed from its name, pinguicula gigantea is big. Able to grow 12 inches in diameter, it is the largest Mexican pinguicula known. Those sold for homes and gardens do not get this big but are still sizable. If you want your butterworts to reach this size however, proper care is essential. … Read more
When we think of butterworts the first thing that comes to mind is that it is a carnivorous plant. That is true, but butterworts – or pinguicula – can also produce lovely flowers. If your plant is unable to bloom for some reason, the following tips can help. Butterworts need 8-10 hours of sunlight to … Read more
Pinguicula moranensis is one of the most widely known butterworts. It is easy to care for and also produces strikingly beautiful flowers. Naturally found in Guatemala and Mexico, these carnivorous plants are ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to nurture butterworts. Pinguicula moranensis needs full sunlight with temperature between 55-85 F. The plant … Read more
Pinguicula sethos is a hybrid of two butterworts, pinguicula moranensis and pinguicula ehlersiae. It is one of the most popular butterworts due to its striking appearance and being widely available. These plants are also easy to grow when you know the basic steps. Pinguicula sethos prefer full sun but must be protected from intense heat. … Read more
Anyone who has grown houseplants will be familiar with repotting. But is it also necessary for butterworts? If you have one of these carnivorous plants, how often do you have to repot, and how will you know it is the right time to do it? Well you are in the right place to find the … Read more
Butterworts are most commonly found throughout Mexico, hence the name Mexican butterworts. They are beautiful plants, bloom twice a year, eat bugs and need little maintenance. Even if you are new to planting, raising butterworts (also known as pinguicula or ping) is simple. Butterworts are easy to grow when given 6-8 hours of light and … 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
There is a lot of confusion about dormancy in Mexican butterworts (pinguicula or ping to growers). These are tropical plants so they do not go dormant right? Mexican pinguicula is indeed a tropical plant, but they do go through dormancy, albeit in a different way. During dormancy, the leaves of Mexican butterworts turn succulent, stop … Read more