Pinguicula heterophylla — Carnivorous Butterwort

Pinguicula heterophylla

A perennial, heterophyllous carnivorous butterwort with glandular carnivorous leaves in summer and a subterranean bulb in winter.

At a glance

• Arrives bare-root at about 0.3–2 in., depending on growth phase
• Glandular carnivorous leaves in summer; subterranean bulb in winter
• Matures to about 2–3 in. across
• Sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lighting
• Mexican Pinguicula soil mix kept moist