Pinguicula laxifolia — Live Butterwort

Live Pinguicula laxifolia

Pinguicula laxifolia is a perennial, heterophyllous butterwort endemic to the Gómez Farías District of Tamaulipas, Mexico. It forms winter rosettes with long white non-carnivorous hairs and semi-erect, dangling summer leaves.

At a glance

• About 1 in. across; matures to 2–3 in., depending on care.
• Greener plants may change color under intense light.
• Grow in a sunny windowsill or under T5 or LED lights.
• Use peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite; keep the soil moist.