Giant Butterwort Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Giant Butterwort Seeds are from larger-growing carnivorous plants in the genus Pinguicula, valued for their broad rosette leaves, sticky leaf surfaces, and unique flowering characteristics. These butterwort species are commonly grown in terrariums, greenhouses, containers, and specialty carnivorous plant collections. They perform best in bright light with suitable nutrient-poor growing media and consistent moisture conditions. Giant Butterworts provide distinctive foliage structures and natural variation among different Pinguicula species.

Features

• Carnivorous plant seeds from larger-growing Pinguicula species
• Produces broad rosette foliage with sticky leaf surfaces
• Suitable for terrariums, greenhouses, and specialty collections
• Features larger leaf forms compared to compact butterwort types
• Requires nutrient-poor, well-draining growing media
• Produces delicate seasonal flowers depending on species

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pinguicula spp.
• Common Name (US): Giant Butterwort
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous Plant Seed
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial rosette
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (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 Indirect Light to Partial Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, nutrient-poor mix with sand, perlite, peat, and mineral components
• Watering Needs: Keep growing media lightly moist using distilled or rain water
• Mature Plant Size: 4–10 in tall, 5–10 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 4–10 in apart