Blueflower Butterwort
Also known as
Isoloba elatior, Pinguicula australis, Pinguicula caerulea leucantha and Pinguicula elatior
Taxonomy
Pinguicula caerulea
Pinguicula
Lentibulariaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Blueflower Butterwort
Water
How often to water your Blueflower Butterwort
every 7
Blueflower Butterwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
7
Light
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Finding light for Blueflower Butterwort in your home
a window
Blueflower Butterwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Blueflower Butterwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Blueflower Butterwort in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Blueflower Butterwort
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Blueflower Butterwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Blueflower Butterwort is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Blueflower Butterwort requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Blueflower Butterwort is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Care Summary for Blueflower Butterwort
Blueflower Butterwort
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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