Pinguicula cyclosecta {Dulces Nombres, Nuevo León} — Carnivorous Butterwort

Pinguicula cyclosecta {Dulces Nombres, Nuevo León}

A perennial heterophyllous Pinguicula species and the smallest of the orchid-flowered butterworts, this locality produces distinct summer and winter rosettes.

At a glance

• Growth cycle: Summer rosettes have 6–12 carnivorous leaves; winter rosettes have 35–80 succulent leaves
• Color: Can turn dark to purplish under intense light
• Current size: About 1 in. across
• Mature size: About 2 in. depending on care
• Light: A sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lights
• Medium & water: Mexican Pinguicula soil mix; keep soil moist
• Winter: May form a succulent state depending on temperature