Plant Care Common Butterwort

Common Butterwort

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Taxonomy

Pinguicula vulgaris
Pinguicula
Lentibulariaceae
Lamiales

How to care for Common Butterwort

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Butterwort

Water needs for Common Butterwort
0.5 cups
every 7

Common 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.

Calculate water needs of Common Butterwort

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Butterwort in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Butterwort: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Common Butterwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Butterwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Butterwort in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Butterwort

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Butterwort: repot after 2X growth

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 Common Butterwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Common 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.

Common Butterwort Water Frequency →

Common Butterwort Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common 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 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Butterwort is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Common Butterwort Toxicity to Cats →

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🪴 Soil

Common 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.

Best Soil Mix for Common Butterwort →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Butterwort →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Common Butterwort grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Common Butterwort →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Butterwort can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Butterwort Temperature Tolerance →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant retiring old leaves.

If it seems like there’s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in Common Butterwort is underwatering. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Yellow leaves can less often be caused by overwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Give your plant a good drink and it should perk back up and download Greg to make sure your plant never goes thirsty again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Common Butterwort

Common Butterwort

Common 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.

What other plant parents say

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It can sometimes drink a lot of water.

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