Pinguicula - Wikipedia
Pinguicula, commonly known as butterworts, is a genus of carnivorous flowering plants in the family Lentibulariaceae. They use sticky, glandular leaves to lure, trap, and digest insects in order to supplement the poor mineral nutrition they obtain from the environment.
Butterworts (Pinguicula) - California Carnivores
Butterworts are most famous for their beautiful, often long-lasting flowers, which are hummingbird pollinated in the wild. For more information on how to grow these plants check out our Pinguicula growing tips.
Pinguicula Care—Growing Butterworts Indoors - @here butnot
2020年10月9日 · What type of plant is a mean, green, fungus-gnat-eating machine and makes the perfect orchid or houseplant companion? A butterwort AKA a ‘ping’ AKA Pinguicula! A must-have for anyone who loves flowers, hates bugs, and already has a good grasp on plant care.
How to Care for Butterworts Pinguicula - Carnivero
Butterworts, or Pinguicula, are one of the easiest carnivorous plants to grow. They are known for their sticky succulent-like leaves that trap insects like gnats and mosquitoes. By providing proper light, water, and soil, these carnivorous plants make the perfect houseplant.
Pinguicula Plant Growing & Care Guide for Gardeners
2023年11月26日 · The Pinguicula genus, commonly known as Butterworts, belongs to the Lentibulariaceae family. These carnivorous plants are admired for their rosettes of sticky leaves that capture and digest insects, and their vibrant flowers.
How to Grow and Care for Butterworts | Gardener’s Path
2022年12月28日 · Comprising over 80 different species, Pinguicula plants – or “pings,” as they’re endearingly nicknamed – pack a ton of variety into a single genus. Collectively, pings are native to every continent save for Australia and Antarctica, and are hardy in USDA Zones 1 to 11, depending on the species.
Butterwort Plant Care (Pinguicula): 5 Important Tips - Houseplant …
2023年12月13日 · Here are 5 important Pinguicula care tips that are necessary to know when growing these plants. 1. LIGHT. Pinguicula can take a good range of light. Indoors, they will do best with at least 3 hours of direct sun and up to full sun all day.
Growing Mexican Pinguicula | ICPS - Carnivorous Plant S
Mexican Pinguicula make excellent house plants and are among the easiest carnivorous plants to grow. In the wild, many Mexican Pinguicula grow in seasonal fog forests on limestone cliffs and tree trunks.
Butterwort – Pinguicula - Carnivorous Plant Resource
Butterworts are the carnivorous plant equivalent of flypaper. Commonly referred to as “pings” from their scientific name Pinguicula, this name means “little greasy one” in Latin. It is derived from their broad green leaves that are covered with tiny glandular hairs that secrete sticky mucilage, greasy to the touch.
How to Care For a Pinguicula Plant – Tropical Butterwort
2020年2月27日 · A pinguicula plant can bring life to your home and create a welcoming vibe if it is taken care of properly. Aside from the fact that it’s carnivorous, it’s also known for its beauty and long-lasting flowers.