Pinguicula (Butterworts)

A Mexican butterwort cultivar (hybrid of P. zecheri x P. rotundiflora) registered in 2000. Growth: small, flattened rosettes that mature to 2-3 inches in diameter. Appearance: Produces lime green foliage that sunstress red or reddish purple.  Flowers: Large, light mauve/purple-pink flowers with ruffled edges and a yellow-white stripe on the lower petal. Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette.Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase

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A hybrid Mexican butterwort valued for its striking coloration and robust growth. Growth: This hybrid typically reaches 4–6 inches  in diameter.  Appearance: This hybrid takes on the P. agnata intense reddish foliage.  Flowers: Its flowers are inherited from The Big Purple Thing, vibrant often massive purple flowers with white or yellow markings in the throat, sometimes with darker purple veining or spots.  Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette.Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase.

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A diminutive Mexican butterwort native to San Luis Potosí. Growth: Generally a miniature, with adults reaching roughly 0.75-2 inches Appearance: Sunstresses red.  Flowers: The flowers are purple/pink, with a delicate, often ruffled look. They can appear somewhat similar to Pinguicula 'Sethos' but are unique to the species. Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette.Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase.

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A hybrid of P. heterophylla/medusina and P. Weser is a popular, easy-care Mexican butterwort.Growth: A compact "cabbage-like" rosette, matures to 2–3 inches.Appearance: Sunstresses reddish - pinkFlowers: Has long-lasting pink-purple flowers. Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase.

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A unique hybrid butterwort created by Bob Beer. The mother plant is P. Agnata. Growth: Features ovular leaves that can reach 5 inches in diameter. Appearance: Sunstressing to a blush deep pink, or red. Flowers: Ruffled purple flower with a yellow throat and white spots.  Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase.

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Often confused with P. esseriana or P. Yucca Do 1717, it is a distinct, small Mexican species. Collected in Mexico, this clone is part of the "Yucca Do" collector group. Growth: Medium-sized rosettes, approximately 1 inch in diameter. Appearance: It sunstresses pink or purple-green. Flowers: Produces Pale lilac or white flowers. Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosetteReduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase.

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A compact Mexican hybrid of P. ehlersiae and P. mesophytica, prized for its distinct star-shaped rosettes. Growth: Small, dense star shaped rosettes with curled edges giving a recognizable starburst shape usually reaching 1 inch in diameter. Appearance: Sunstresses blush to deep pink. Flowers: Inherits its vivid pink flowers from its P. mesophytica parentage and is considered a prolific bloomer. Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase.

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German Botanist Jost Casper described in 1963 a new species that he named Pinguicula cyclosecta. The epithet "cyclosecta" refers to the circular outline of the corolla lobes. P. cyclosecta have been found in the Sierra Madre Oriental in the states of Nuevo León and Sierra de San Carlos, an isolated mountain range in the state of Tamaulipas. Growth: Leaves are broadly flattened with slightly curled, purple edges maturing up to 2-4 inches in diameter. Appearance:Pale blue-green unique to the species; sunstressing an intense, deep purple Flowers: Large, bright purple-pink flowers, or neon purple.  Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette.Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase.

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This cultivar is a hybrid between P. laueana and P. cyclosecta, originally created by Rainbow Carnivorous Plants Growth: A small rosette known for its vibrant purple coloring this ping features delicate lavender-toned leaves that can reach 1-2 inches in diameter Appearance: Suntresses deep purple. Flowers: It produces saturated purple or reddish blooms. Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase.

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A miniature Mexican butterwort, renowned for its delicate, small size, succulent-like winter rosettes, and ability to form dense, blooming colonies. It is Frost Tolerant.  Growth: Medium; dense rosettes maturing to 2–3 inches in diameter. Appearance: Has deeply curled leaf margins sunstress in a bicolor manner, the lobed edges are white with a pink center. Flowers: Produces lovely purple/lavender flowers. Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase.  AKA - 'Agua de Leon'

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A popular, small-growing, and highly colorful cultivar. Remains small and produces tight rosettes often described as a candy button and no larger than a nickel.   Growth: Small; generally stays around 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter. Appearance: Has deeply curled leaf margins that sunstress pink, Flowers: Produces bright magenta flowers.  Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase.

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A rare, epiphytic carnivorous plant known for its vibrant dayglow magenta or purple flowers. Unlike many Mexican butterworts that grow on limestone, this species is found in the montane "cloud forests" of Central America, often growing on trees as an epiphyte. Growth: Forms spoon shaped rosettes reach 3-4 inches in diameter in optimal conditions. Appearance: The leaves are markedly spatulate (spoon-shaped) with incurved margins, designed to function as "raindrop traps" Flowers: Produces stunning magenta-purple blooms almost year-round, typically taking only a brief break in late winter. Dormancy: While moderately heterophyllous (producing different leaf types), it will only enter a true succulent dormancy if extremely moisture-stressed. 

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A butterwort hybrid (likely P. gigantea x P. emarginata) x P. agnata) registered in 2020 by Mark Rubnitz. Growth: Forms compact rosettes that reach 2-3 inches or more in optimal conditions. Appearance: Leaves turn pale pink to deep mauve/red under intense light. Flowers: Highly prized for its large, light yellow flowers with a bright raspberry red center. During summer, keep the soil damp, often utilizing a tray of distilled or rain water.  Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase. 

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It combines the narrow leaf structure of P. gypsicola with the robust growth of P. 'Sethos', featuring sticky, carnivorous leaves and large purple flowers.  Growth: Forms compact, semi-erect rosettes that can reach 3-4 or more inches in diameter in optimal conditions.Appearance: Leaves are often light green with pinkish-purple edges, especially under strong light.Flowers: Produces large, showy purple-violet flowers, typical of Sethos hybrids.During summer, keep the soil damp, often utilizing a tray of distilled or rain water.  Dormancy: Produces a smaller, non-carnivorous succulent rosette Reduce watering in winter (October–April) to allow the soil to dry between waterings, matching its succulent dormant phase. 

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