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How to Grow and Care for Yellow butterwort

Yellow butterwort requires specific conditions to thrive, closely mirroring its natural bog habitat. The plant needs high humidity and must be planted in an acidic, well-drained substrate with low nutrient content. Watering with distilled or rainwater is essential, as tap water can be harmful due to mineral content. Yellow butterwort's specialized care makes it a challenging plant to maintain for casual gardeners.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Yellow butterwort

Toughness	Medium
Care Level	High
Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Hardiness Zones	10-11

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Yellow butterwort is a carnivorous perennial displaying a rosette of fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves, which are coated with a sticky mucilage that ensnares small insects. The leaves are bright green and typically span 2-5 inches (5-12.5 cm) long. In early spring, yellow butterwort produces distinctive, bright yellow flowers. Each flower is borne atop a slender, erect stalk measuring about 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) in height. The blossoms feature a unique, spurred shape that sets them apart from other botanical species.

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