Plants in genus pinguicula
Pinguicula 'Hanka'
Pinguicula 'Hanka' is a hybrid carnivorous plant with a forgiving nature regarding watering needs. It features large oval leaves during warm months and forms a tight rosette in winter. The plant produces pink lavender flowers and goes dormant in cooler conditions. As an intermediate tropical plant, it thrives in environments that mimic its natural habitat.
Pinguicula calderoniae
Pinguicula calderoniae is a carnivorous plant with sticky, strap-like leaves that form succulent rosettes resembling little red pinecones. It produces bright magenta-pink flowers and requires careful cultivation, thriving in sunny windowsills or terrariums.
Pinguicula 'St Elmo's Fire'
Pinguicula 'St Elmo's Fire' is a captivating carnivorous plant with large, sparkly rosettes edged in purple. Its rounded leaves are complemented by striking flowers featuring a white throat, bright red ring, and vibrant magenta petals. During winter, the plant enters a succulent phase with smaller leaves. Known for its quick growth under the right conditions, 'St Elmo's Fire' is a fascinating addition to any plant collection, offering both beauty and intrigue.
Pinguicula laueana 'Tangerine'
Pinguicula laueana 'Tangerine' is a carnivorous plant known for its vibrant tangerine-colored flowers and succulent leaves. It thrives on sunny windowsills or in terrariums, requiring filtered sun and distilled water. This plant enters a winter succulent phase, making it a unique addition to carnivorous plant collections.
Pinguicula 'Mad Madam Mim'
Pinguicula 'Mad Madam Mim' is a unique plant that enters a winter succulent phase, shrinking to a tiny rosette. In favorable conditions, it grows larger carnivorous leaves. It prefers a sandy soil mix and can be grown on sunny windowsills or in terrariums. During spring and summer, it should sit in at least two inches of distilled or purified water, while in winter, it can dry out slightly.
Pinguicula ehlersiae 'Victoria'
Pinguicula ehlersiae 'Victoria' is a Mexican butterwort species with leaves that change from green to pink depending on light conditions. It frequently produces bright pink flowers and is known for its ease of care, making it suitable for beginners.
Pinguicula 'Razzberry Blonde'
Pinguicula 'Razzberry Blonde' is a distinctive cultivar bred by Mark Rubnitz, known for its foliage that turns bright pink under strong light. It features unique flowers and is a fascinating addition to any plant collection.
Pinguicula 'Sleepy Hedgehog'
Pinguicula 'Sleepy Hedgehog' is a hybrid carnivorous plant with dewy, furry-throated flowers that are purple-edged and fade to white. It enters a winter succulent phase with a tiny rosette and thrives in sunny windowsills or terrariums. This plant requires distilled or purified water and prefers temperatures between 50-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pinguicula moctezumae
Pinguicula moctezumae, or Mexican butterwort, is a carnivorous plant with elongated leaves that can reach up to six inches in diameter. It produces striking purple flowers and thrives in intermediate tropical conditions, making it a unique addition to plant collections.
Pinguicula 'Seductora'
Pinguicula 'Seductora' is a hybrid carnivorous plant with leaves that change from green to pink depending on light exposure. It produces deep violet flowers and remains miniature, growing up to 2 inches. This plant is forgiving in its watering needs and goes dormant during certain phases.
Pinguicula ehlersiae
Pinguicula ehlersiae is a dainty carnivorous plant that blushes pink under intense light and produces long-stemmed pink flowers. It prefers sandy soil and thrives on sunny windowsills or in terrariums. The plant sits in distilled water during spring and summer, drying out slightly in winter, and does not require true dormancy.
Pinguicula 'Bugbane'
Pinguicula 'Bugbane' is one of the largest butterworts, renowned for its ability to catch gnats and fruit flies. This intermediate tropical plant is a fascinating addition to any collection of carnivorous plants. Its unique insect-catching capability makes it both a functional and intriguing plant for enthusiasts interested in natural pest control.
Pinguicula moranensis 'Superba'
Pinguicula moranensis 'Superba' is a tropical plant known for its exceptional flower form, featuring large purple blooms. This intermediate plant is a standout clone imported from the Czech Republic.