Pinguicula Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Pinguicula Seeds are from carnivorous butterwort plants valued for their compact rosette growth habit and smooth, gland-covered leaves used for insect capture. Species within the genus Pinguicula are commonly grown in terrariums, bog gardens, containers, and specialty carnivorous plant collections. These plants produce delicate foliage and seasonal flowers while adapting to different temperate and tropical growing conditions depending on species. They perform best in bright light with suitable acidic to mineral-based, nutrient-poor growing media and consistent moisture.

Features

• Carnivorous plant seeds from the genus Pinguicula
• Produces compact rosette growth with sticky leaf surfaces
• Suitable for terrariums, containers, and botanical collections
• Features varied leaf shapes and flowering characteristics
• Requires suitable nutrient-poor growing media
• Performs best in bright light 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: Keep growing media lightly moist using distilled or rain water
• Mature Plant Size: 2–8 in tall, 3–8 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 3–8 in apart