Butterworth ‘Pinguicula Vulgaris’

Pinguicula vulgaris is a special carnivorous plant from the bladderworts family (Lentebulariaceae). This species is known for is rosette of oval to egg-shaped, light green to almost yellowish leaves. On top of these leaves, many tiny glands produce a very sticky substance. If small insects come in contact with this substance, escaping is almost inevitable. The leaves digest the insects and thereby compensating to the nutrient poor conditions the plants grow in. From spring to the beginning of summer this species could flower. Per rosette, one to several flowers stalks are produced, carrying a solitary flower. The flower is purple and looks somewhat like a violet. It has a maximum size of around 2 cm. Propagation of this species is most commonly done by separating younger rosettes, forming at the base of mature plants. Also, harvesting seed and sowing is possible.