Butterwort Seeds – Carnivorous

Butterwort Seeds produce stunning carnivorous plants known for their unique ability to capture and digest small insects using their sticky leaves. These fascinating plants thrive in nutrient-poor soil and are ideal for collectors, terrariums, or anyone interested in unusual and low-maintenance species. Known for their attractive rosettes and glossy leaves, Butterworts are both functional and ornamental, helping naturally control tiny pests.

Grow your own insect-trapping plant with these high-quality seeds and enjoy a touch of nature’s ingenuity indoors or outdoors.

Features:

• Produces beautiful, sticky-leaved carnivorous plants.

• Helps manage small insect populations naturally.

• Compact growth makes it suitable for terrariums and indoor pots.

• Thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and moist conditions.

• Great choice for plant enthusiasts and collectors.

Specifications:

• Common Name: Butterwort

• Scientific Name: Pinguicula spp.

• Plant Type: Carnivorous perennial

• Growth Habit: Rosette-forming

• Light Requirement: Bright, indirect sunlight

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

• Watering: Use distilled or rainwater; keep soil damp but not waterlogged

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

• Germination Time: 2–4 weeks under warm, humid conditions

• Maturity: 6–8 months after germination

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–10

• Best Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: Late winter to early spring (February–April)

  • Outdoors (in suitable climates): Spring to early summer (March–June)

• Lifespan: Perennial with proper care