Butterwort Seeds

Butterwort Seeds produce unique carnivorous plants known for their ability to trap and digest small insects on their sticky, glandular leaves. This fascinating species adds both beauty and function to any garden or indoor collection. With its rosette of smooth, glossy leaves and delicate purple or pink flowers, Butterwort thrives in humid environments and is ideal for terrariums, bog gardens, or windowsills with bright, indirect light.

These plants are perfect for enthusiasts who enjoy cultivating rare and insect-eating plants that help maintain a natural pest-free environment.

Features:

• Produces insect-trapping, carnivorous plants with sticky leaves

• Beautiful flowering foliage with subtle purple or pink blooms

• Natural pest control by capturing small insects like gnats and flies

• Excellent for terrariums, bog gardens, or containers

• Easy to grow in humid, bright indoor or outdoor conditions

• Adds a unique, exotic touch to plant collections

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Pinguicula spp.

• Common Name: Butterwort

• Plant Type: Carnivorous perennial

• Growth Habit: Low-growing rosette

• Light Requirement: Bright, indirect sunlight

• Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, nutrient-poor medium (peat and sand mix)

• Water Requirement: Keep soil consistently moist with distilled or rainwater

• Temperature Range: 60–80°F (15–27°C)

• Germination Time: 3–6 weeks under warm, moist conditions

• Mature Height: 3–6 inches

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–10

• Sowing Season: Spring to early summer (March to June)

• Flowering Season: Late spring to early autumn (May to September)

• Propagation: By seed or leaf cuttings

• Special Note: Avoid fertilization—plants obtain nutrients from captured insects