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Back to buying optionsAssorted Pinguicula Butterwort Live Carnivorous Plant, 2 Inch Pot, Insect Eating Plant, Collector Carnivorous Houseplant
Add a fascinating natural insect-catching plant to your collection with this live Butterwort (Pinguicula). Butterworts are compact carnivorous plants known for their attractive foliage and sticky leaf surfaces that capture tiny insects such as fungus gnats, fruit flies, and other small flying insects.
Perfect for windowsills, desks, carnivorous plant collections, and other bright indoor spaces, Pinguicula plants offer an unusual combination of beautiful foliage, delicate flowers, and carnivorous growing habits. You will receive one healthy, fully rooted Butterwort established in a 2-inch nursery pot. This is an assorted listing, so the exact species, size, coloration, and appearance may vary depending on current availability.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Butterwort (Pinguicula) plant
✔️ Established in a 2-inch nursery pot
✔️ Fully rooted and healthy plant
✔️ Assorted variety based on availability
✔️ Species, size, and coloration may vary
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Butterwort
Botanical Name: Pinguicula spp.
Plant Type: Carnivorous flowering plant
Growth Stage: Established young plant
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining carnivorous plant growing media
Watering: Keep lightly moist using distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water
Temperature: Approximately 60–85°F
Mature Size: Varies by Pinguicula species or cultivar
Growth Rate: Moderate under favorable conditions
USDA Zones: Varies significantly by species; commonly grown indoors
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Use low-mineral water such as distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water and avoid standard fertilizers or nutrient-rich conventional potting soil unless appropriate for your specific Pinguicula variety. Provide plenty of bright light while allowing your new plant time to acclimate after shipping. Its sticky leaves can naturally capture small insects, but it should not be considered a complete solution for controlling an insect infestation.
