Pinguicula Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Pinguicula seeds produce small, carnivorous plants with a compact rosette growth habit and soft, sticky leaves used to trap tiny insects. These plants are adapted to nutrient-poor environments and thrive in humid conditions with specialized growing media. Pinguicula performs best in bright indirect light with well-drained, slightly acidic soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for terrariums, windowsills, and indoor cultivation, they establish slowly and develop into unique insect-catching plants.

Features

• Carnivorous plant with sticky, insect-trapping leaves
• Compact rosette growth habit
• Suitable for terrariums and indoor growing
• Requires nutrient-poor, well-drained medium
• Prefers high humidity and gentle light

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pinguicula spp.
• Common Name (US): Butterwort
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous plant variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing rosette perennial
• USDA Zones: 7–11 (varies by species; often grown indoors)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Year-round in controlled conditions
• Sowing Season: February to May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 20–60 days at 18–25°C with high humidity and light
• Sunlight Requirements: Bright indirect light
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, acidic, nutrient-poor medium (peat, sand, perlite mix)
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high; keep moist using distilled or rainwater
• Mature Plant Size: 3–15 cm height; 5–15 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 5–10 cm between plants