How much sunlight does my butterwort need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my butterwort?

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.

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Q: How often should I water my butterwort?

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.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pinguicula laueana

Genus

Pinguicula

Family

Lentibulariaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for butterwort

Water

How often to water your butterwort

butterwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Arcadia, California.

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

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

Arcadia, California

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Finding light for butterwort in your home

Light needs and placement for plant butterwort: 1ft from a window

butterwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Arcadia, California ⛅.

butterwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients