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Pinguicula "Snow Queen" — Variegated Butterwort
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Pinguicula "Snow Queen" is a live variegated butterwort hybrid of Pinguicula moranensis var. caudata and Pinguicula spec. Guatemala. Its variegation around the leaves needs soft light; strong light can bleach the white sections.
At a glance
- Live variegated butterwort hybrid
- Small plants are about 0.5 inch, medium plants about 1 inch, and large plants about 2 inches
- May mature to 2–4 inches, depending on care
- Available bare-root in small, medium, and large sizes
- Leaf-pull propagation does not retain variegation; plant division does
Care
Use soft or indirect light and avoid strong lighting, which can bleach the variegated areas. If bleaching occurs, move the plant to indirect light to support a return to its original variegated form over time. Grow in Mexican Pinguicula mix, keep the soil moist, 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.