Pinguicula are also
known as 'butterworts', these plants have most of the same traits and growth
requirements of sundews so you can follow the same directions. Butterworts are also 'sticky'
plants, and can catch many soil gnats and small insects. Butterworts produce
some of the nicest blooms of all carnivorous plants, let them flower and you
will be in for a treat. They are more difficult to propogate than sundews, and
getting them to produce seed can be tricky.
Planting Instructions: Pinguicula will have very shallow root systems, which are very fragile. Do not attempt to clean soil
away from the roots, rather just filll your pot with appropriate soil mixture,
wet the mixture, then make a shallow impression for the root system to set down
into. Use a toothpick or similar narrow tool to push down into the soil around
the base of the plant, gently push soil around the roots. Don't tamp these down,
just keep them wet and humid, and leave them alone, the roots will grow into
the new pot.
After transplanting, leave
your plants alone. They will need time to adjust and root in. Most all CP will
appreciate tray watering, and Not top watering, especially when rooting in.
Watering: Carnivorous Plants
DO NOT like to be top watered. This disturbs their roots and they hate that.
Use the tray method, and keep up to 1" of water in it at all times during
growing season.
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