Pinguicula agnata
butterwort
Pinguicula agnata is a beginner-friendly marvel that effortlessly combines beauty with practicality, its rosette of sticky leaves acting as a natural pest control system by expertly trapping whiteflies and fungus gnats.
The plant's elegant white flowers, each graced with a delicate pale blue throat, add an ethereal charm to east or west facing windowsills.
Unlike its more demanding carnivorous cousins, this adaptable Mexican species thrives with minimal fuss, requiring consistently moist soil and an indirectly lit spot to showcase its unique blend of form and function.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
The plant's elegant white flowers, each graced with a delicate pale blue throat, add an ethereal charm to east or west facing windowsills.
Unlike its more demanding carnivorous cousins, this adaptable Mexican species thrives with minimal fuss, requiring consistently moist soil and an indirectly lit spot to showcase its unique blend of form and function.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from.
How to care for Pinguicula agnata:
This carnivorous plant should be watered from below during the growing season. The easiest way to do this is to stand the pot in a saucer that is filled with 1cm of soft or water. Ideally the pot and water-filled saucer should be kept on a tray of gravel as this will help keep the humidity high. When the plant is dormant, water only when the compost gets dry, making sure the excess can drain away freely. Pot on in spring using a specialist carnivorous plant compost. Plants take a few years to reach maturity and their full potential size. Regular contact with insects (such as fungus gnats) can support healthier and more vigorous growth. During winter, this evergreen perennial enters a period of semi-dormancy, producing non-carnivorous leaves and requiring reduced watering.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.1m
Eventual spread:
0.25m
Position:
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Specialist compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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