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Pinguicula medusina — Carnivorous Butterwort
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Pinguicula medusina is a live perennial butterwort whose carnivorous summer leaves give way to a subterranean bulb in winter. It is best suited to experienced Pinguicula growers.
At a glance
- Live perennial butterwort
- 0.4–2 inches in diameter, depending on its current phase
- Carnivorous leaves in summer and a subterranean bulb in winter
- Arrives bare-root in a plastic container
Care
Use indirect or soft light and Mexican Pinguicula mix with calcium. Keep the soil moist at 65–80% humidity, and feed fish food or bugs every 3–4 weeks.
Plant care
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Light
- Sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lights
- Watering
- Keep soil moist
Plant traits can vary by species and growing conditions. If you have pets, confirm a plant's suitability with a qualified source before buying.