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Botanical Specifications
☀️ Light Exposure
Bright indirect light
💧 Watering Cadence
When the top 1–2 inches of mix are dry
🌱 Substrate & Soil
Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.
🪴 Grow Pot Size
Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.
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Butterworts
Pinguicula "Snow Queen"
Butterworts
$49.99
About This Botanical
Butterworts catch gnats on sticky, glistening leaves, which makes them a handy windowsill neighbour for other houseplants. 'Snow Queen' stays compact, and many Pinguicula produce small orchid-like flowers.
Quick care
- Light: bright light.
- Water: use distilled or rain water and keep the soil lightly moist.
- Feeding: do not fertilise.
Frequently asked questions
How do I propagate Pinguicula?
Many species can be propagated from an outer leaf pulled cleanly from the base and laid on moist soil.How do I care for Pinguicula?
Give it bright light, use distilled or rain water, and keep the soil lightly moist without fertiliser.What do butterworts eat?
Small insects like fungus gnats, which stick to the leaves.Ships separately. Shipping is calculated at checkout.
⚡ 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.
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