Botanical Specifications
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Pinguicula moranensis var. alba
Butterworts
About This Botanical
Pinguicula moranensis var. alba / - Carnivorous Plant Butterwort- The plants on the pictures are representative, you will get a similar plant. [Plants are not flowering at the moment]
You'll get a similar plant to the ones in the pictures.
The plants are shipped bare root in a plastic container to protect them. We ship the plants on Monday and Wednesday to avoid the weekend cut off.
These plants are between 1 to 2 inches across.
Butterworts have been growing under LED lights with temperatures of 75~80 during the day and 55~70 at night.
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It is strongly recommended to get a heating pack during the winter to protect your plant from low temperatures, we are not responsible for dead plants that did not have a heating pack during transit. 1 heating pack per order is enough.
| Pinguicula | |
| Plant size | Between 1 to 2" in diameter |
| Light | A sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lights |
| Potting medium | Mexican Pinguicula mix |
| Feeding | Fish food or bugs every 3-4 weeks |
| Water | Keep soil moist |
| Humidity | 50-80% |
| Temperature | 55-85°F |
| Mature plant size | 3-4" (Depending on care) |
| Dormancy | None, nevertheless, plant may go into a succulent state during Winter (depending on temperatures). |
⚡ Quick Facts
At a Glance- • Light: Bright indirect light
- • Water: When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
- • Mature size: 4" nursery grow pot; compact tabletop foliage.
- • Pet safety: Check this plant’s species-specific pet-safety guidance before placing it around pets. Verify with our Pet-Safe Checker.
- • Beginner-friendly: Care difficulty varies by plant. Follow the light, watering, and drainage guidance on this page.
Evidence-Based Indoor Botanical Care
Read in-depth cultivation protocols written by Nick Alan and Jenna Lee covering aroid soil physics, moss pole climbing dynamics, root rot remediation, and seasonal light acclimation.