Caring for the Butterwort
Hello Butterwort plant parents! I just obtained one to make me feel better about having fungas gnats (it's to feed the plant, right?) Anyways, some of its leaves are covered in sand, any recommendations on how to clean it off?
Once I'm ready to repot it into a nicer pot, any tips on potting without drainage? And how do I get 'em out of the container?
Thanks in advance!
-Carnivorous plant newb
Once I'm ready to repot it into a nicer pot, any tips on potting without drainage? And how do I get 'em out of the container?
Thanks in advance!
-Carnivorous plant newb

3β pot with drainage

Last watered 11 months ago
@Kanteen I would use a cotton swab with water to clean the sand off of the leaves.
Butterwort plants trap fungus gnats (as well as fruit flies and other prey) with the resin on their leaves. They have microscopic glands on their leaves that produce a sweet mucous full of digestive enzymes. The bugs get stuck on the dewy substance, and the enzymes in it slowly digest them.
I donβt recommend any pots without drainage, that can lead to water sitting in your pot that can lead to root rot. I would buy a pot with drainage.
Carnivorous butterworts thrive in sun to partial shade. The plants must never dry out, though potted plants should also have good drainage. Butterworts must experience a dormancy period to regrow and bloom each spring. Cut back the dead leaves in late winter or early spring to encourage the new growth.
Butterwort plants trap fungus gnats (as well as fruit flies and other prey) with the resin on their leaves. They have microscopic glands on their leaves that produce a sweet mucous full of digestive enzymes. The bugs get stuck on the dewy substance, and the enzymes in it slowly digest them.
I donβt recommend any pots without drainage, that can lead to water sitting in your pot that can lead to root rot. I would buy a pot with drainage.
Carnivorous butterworts thrive in sun to partial shade. The plants must never dry out, though potted plants should also have good drainage. Butterworts must experience a dormancy period to regrow and bloom each spring. Cut back the dead leaves in late winter or early spring to encourage the new growth.