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Pinguicula: Butterworts
     This genus contains approximately 70 species. A few species of Butterworts are indigenous to South America, but the majority of are found in the Northern Hemisphere. Mexico is home to the most diverse selection of  Pinguicula species.
     In the wild, Butterworts are indigenous to a variety of climatic zones, from the extreme cold of the Arctic circle to the hot, humid Caribbean tropics. The habitat of Pinguicula is equally diverse, as Butterworts can be found in the wet, peaty bogs of northern Canada as well as the hot, dry calcareous cliffs of southern Mexico. It is important to consider the original habitat when cultivating Butterworts in order to select the correct potting media and growing conditions for the various species.
     Although Butterworts do not display the intense foliage colouration exhibited by other carnivorous plant genera, Pinguicula more than makes up for this by producing some of the most vibrant, striking flowers of the carnivorous plant world.

SPECIES LIST

Pinguicula medusina (new to our nursery as of January 2009)
Origin: State of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. 
Description: Long, slender cylindrical leaves covered with glands in active phase. Lilac-edged white flowers.
Hardiness: Zone 10. Experiences cool dry winters in its native environment. Prefers coarse, calcareous media.
Price: $9.75

 

 
Pinguicula moctezumae (new to our nursery as of January 2009)
Origin: Central Mexico.
Description: This interesting species produces very narrow flat grass-like leaves and lavender flowers.
Hardiness: Zone 10. Experiences cool dry winters (10 - 15 Celsius) in its native environment.
Price: $9.75

 

 
Pinguicula moranensis
Origin: Mexico.
Description: This larger species produces oval/oblong sticky leaves and dark pink flowers.  
Hardiness: Zone 10. Experiences cool dry winters (10 - 15 Celsius) in its native environment.
Price: $8.00

 

 
Pinguicula primuliflora
Origin: Southern USA, from Florida east to Louisiana.
Description: A warm-temperate species producing longish narrow leaves and pinkish violet flowers.
Hardiness: Zone  9. Prefers damper, cooler conditions than the Mexican pings.
Price: $8.00

 

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