About
An insectivorous tropical perennial producing rosettes of sticky, pale green leaves, which can be flushed with pink when grown in strong light. In summer, small pink flowers are produced on slender, upright stems.
About the genus
Pinguicula are a genus of around 80 species of, mainly perennial, flowering carnivorous plants with sticky leaves which attract and digest insects. Leaves are succulent-like and flowers mainly blue, violet or white
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral, Acid
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1C
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a light, open potting mix, in bright, filtered light and sit in a shallow saucer of rainwater during the growing season. Plants will turn dormant over winter, during this period water sparingly but do not allow to dry out, and keep above 5°C (41°F). See carnivorous plant cultivation for more detailed advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, surface sown on damp sphagnum moss at 13-18°C (55-64°F) as soon as ripe. Propagate by division, removing offsets in late winter
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free