Pinguicula alpina

Alpine Butterwort

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Carnivorous perennial from alpine regions, captures insects with mucilage-covered leaves, requires cold dormancy and acidic bog conditions.
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Plant Details

Common Name Alpine Butterwort
Family Lentibulariaceae
Genus Pinguicula
Species Alpina
Origin Europe, Asia, North America
Blooming Summer, violet-blue flowers with nectar spur
Leaf Color Green to reddish-purple
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Pure peat moss mixed with perlite or sand, acidic pH 4.0-6.0, no nutrient soil

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Watering

Keep moist constantly (bottom watering), use distilled/RO water only. Reduce water during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright light required for color and flowers, protect from scorching midday sun in summer

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Fertilization

No fertilizer needed; feed small insects naturally or via spray occasionally

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Pruning

Remove dead winter leaves during spring awakening

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Mealybug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 90%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 100%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
50 – 200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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