Blueflower butterwort (Pinguicula caerulea)

Blueflower butterwort

Blueflower butterwort is a captivating carnivorous plant with a penchant for trapping unsuspecting insects on its sticky, glandular leaves. Its delicate violet flowers rise gracefully above the foliage, belying its lethal nature. Thriving in boggy, nutrient-poor environments, blueflower butterwort compensates for soil deficiencies by digesting prey, ingeniously adapting to its challenging habitat.

Scientific classification

Species

Blueflower butterwort (Pinguicula caerulea)

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0 mm to 30 cm

Plant Height

Green

Leaf Color

2.5 cm

Flower Size

Blue

Flower Color

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring

Growth Season

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Sticky, carnivorous leaves with subtle red blush, forming rosettes for insect trapping.

Delicate violet flowers on stalks up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall, creating a compact rosette spread.

Tiny flowers with violet coloration, star-like appearance from deeply notched lobes and characteristic spur.

Basal leaves up to 2 inches (5 cm) long, yellow-green, shiny, sticky, and slightly greasy.

Smooth leaf surface without visible veins, with rolled-up edges and glossy texture.

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Care Guide for Blueflower butterwort

Twice per week

Water

Full shade

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Blueflower butterwort features vibrant blue flowers and carnivorous leaves. Prune minimally in early spring to remove dead or damaged leaves, enhancing growth and aesthetics. Avoid heavy pruning to reduce stress. Regular leaf removal improves air circulation, lowering pest and disease risks while promoting blooming.

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