Pinguicula "Sunshine" — Carnivorous Butterwort

Pinguicula "Sunshine" is a live hybrid of Pinguicula ehlersiae x mesophytica, offered at about 0.5–0.75 inch across. When in flower, it has faded white ends, and foliage can become pinkish under intense light.

At a glance

• Live carnivorous butterwort hybrid
• About 0.5–0.75 inch in diameter at time of purchase
• May mature to about 1 inch, depending on care
• Arrives bare-root in a protective plastic container

Care

Grow in Mexican Pinguicula mix in a sunny windowsill or under T5 or LED lights, and keep the soil moist. Feed fish food or bugs every 3–4 weeks. It may enter a succulent state during winter, depending on temperature.