Small Butterwort
Also known as
small butterwort and dwarf butterwort
Taxonomy
Pinguicula pumila
Pinguicula
Lentibulariaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Small Butterwort
Water
How often to water your Small Butterwort
every 7
Small Butterwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesnāt 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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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Small Butterwort in your home
a window
Small Butterwort love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Small Butterwort does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Small Butterwort in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Small 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Small Butterwort after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Small 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
Small Butterwort requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Small 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.
Growth Pattern
Small Butterwort grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Care Summary for Small Butterwort
Small Butterwort
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
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