Pinguicula mesophytica {Cerro El Pital, Honduras} — Live Butterwort

Live Pinguicula mesophytica {Cerro El Pital, Honduras}

Pinguicula mesophytica is a perennial, hemiepiphytic, heterophyllous butterwort from the mountain regions of northern Central America. This plant is about 1 in. across and can mature to 2–3 in., depending on care.

At a glance

• Grow in a sunny windowsill or under T5 or LED lights.
• Use sphagnum moss and keep the soil moist.
• Recommended conditions are 50–80% humidity and 55–85°F.
• It may enter a succulent state in winter, depending on temperature.