Butterwort Seeds – Giant

Grow the captivating Giant Butterwort, a unique carnivorous plant known for its ability to attract and digest small insects with its sticky leaves. These seeds produce stunning rosettes of green foliage that serve both as a natural pest control and an exotic addition to your plant collection. Ideal for indoor terrariums, greenhouses, or shaded garden areas, Giant Butterworts add both beauty and function to any growing space.

This plant thrives in nutrient-poor soil and uses its natural adaptation to capture nutrients from insects. Easy to cultivate with minimal care, these seeds are perfect for plant enthusiasts looking to grow something rare and fascinating.

Features:

• Produces large, attractive rosettes with glistening, sticky leaves

• Naturally traps and digests insects for nutrients

• Ideal for terrariums, indoor planters, and shaded outdoor areas

• Unique and exotic addition to any carnivorous plant collection

• Easy to grow from seed with minimal maintenance

Specifications:

• Common Name: Giant Butterwort

• Scientific Name: Pinguicula gigantea

• Plant Type: Carnivorous perennial

• Growth Habit: Compact rosette formation

• Light Requirements: Partial shade to bright indirect sunlight

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil (peat moss and perlite mix recommended)

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist using distilled or rainwater; avoid tap water

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

• Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 9–11

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

• Best Sowing Season:

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

  • Outdoors: Spring (April–June) in warm regions

• Mature Height: 4–8 inches

• Bloom Period: Late spring to early summer