pinguicula primuliflora

Flowering butterwort.

Care level

Medium

Unlike its tropical cousins, this hardy carnivorous plant switches between two completely different looks - forming a tight rosette in winter and spreading leaves in summer. Its pretty purple flowers bloom repeatedly throughout the growing season, making it one of the most generous bloomers in the carnivorous plant world.

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (5°C - 30°C)

Fertilization frequency

Low

Once per season.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 50 and 80% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Carnivorous plant mix: A nutrient-poor, acidic mix that mimics bog conditions. Provides excellent moisture retention while maintaining necessary aeration for sensitive roots.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

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Pot

Wide/Shallow

Wide/Shallow

Prefer a pot that is wider than it is deep.

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Features

Size & growth

Small

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach up to 30 cm in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Flowering & not self-pollinating

The pinguicula primuliflora can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

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