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Butterworts are the carnivorous plant equivalent of flypaper. Commonly referred to as “pings” from their scientific name Pinguicula, this name means “little greasy one” in Latin. It is derived from their broad green leaves that are covered with tiny glandular hairs that secrete sticky mucilage, greasy to the touch.
Most butterwort flowers are blue, violet or white, often suffused with a yellow, greenish or reddish tint. P. laueana and the newly described P. caryophyllacea are unique in having a strikingly red flowers. Butterworts are often cultivated and hybridized primarily for their flowers.
16 gru 2023 · Identify your succulent's genus using a reference guide or app 🔍 Ensure your succulent is in a well-draining potting mix 🌱 Provide ample sunlight, mimicking the succulent's natural habitat ☀️
The most popular butterwort in cultivation, Pinguicula moranensis is easy to care for and makes a great candidate for windowsill and terrarium growing. It's a handsome ping and highly variable, as far a butterworts are concerned.
Butterworts, or Pinguicula, are one of the easiest carnivorous plants to grow. They are known for their sticky succulent-like leaves that trap insects like gnats and mosquitoes. By providing proper light, water, and soil, these carnivorous plants make the perfect houseplant.
28 gru 2022 · What Are Butterwort Plants? As you probably could have guessed, butterworts belong to the bladderwort family, i.e. the Lentibulariaceae. Comprising over 80 different species, Pinguicula plants – or “pings,” as they’re endearingly nicknamed – pack a ton of variety into a single genus.
Pinguicula is a genus of small carnivorous flowering plants commonly known as Butterwort. The leaves are a soft greenish-yellow, which probably led to the name. It could also be from the slightly greasy or "buttery" feel of the leaves.
