Carnivorous Butterwort Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Carnivorous Butterwort Seeds are from plants in the genus Pinguicula, valued for their compact rosette growth habit and smooth, sticky leaves used for insect capture. Butterworts are commonly grown in terrariums, containers, bog gardens, and specialty carnivorous plant collections. They produce delicate foliage and seasonal flowers, with species adapted to different temperate and tropical environments. These plants perform best in bright light with suitable nutrient-poor growing media and consistent moisture conditions.

Features

• Carnivorous plant seeds from the genus Pinguicula
• Produces compact rosettes with sticky insect-catching leaves
• Suitable for terrariums, containers, and specialty plant collections
• Features varied leaf forms and flowering characteristics
• Requires nutrient-poor growing media
• Performs best in bright light to partial sun conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pinguicula spp.
• Common Name (US): Butterwort
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous Plant Seed
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial rosette
• USDA Zones: 3–11 (varies by species)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: March–May
• Germination: 14–90 days; varies by species and growing conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright Light to Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Moist, nutrient-poor mix with peat, sand, perlite, or mineral-based components depending on species
• Watering Needs: Maintain consistent moisture using distilled or rain water
• Mature Plant Size: 2–8 in tall, 3–8 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 3–8 in apart