Pinguicula martinezii — Carnivorous Butterwort

Pinguicula martinezii

A perennial homophyllous Pinguicula species named for Professor Máximo Martínez, Pinguicula martinezii is a species-level butterwort for a sunny carnivorous-plant collection.

At a glance

• Plant: Perennial homophyllous Pinguicula species
• Current size: About 1 in. across
• Mature size: About 4–6 in. depending on care
• Light: A sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lights
• Medium & water: Mexican Pinguicula mix; keep soil moist
• Winter: May form a succulent state depending on temperature