Pinguicula albida, the White Butterwort, is a small carnivorous plant with sticky leaves that trap and digest small insects, native to the Iberian Peninsula.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Can tolerate some direct morning sun.
75% intensity
Avoid prolonged, intense midday sun, which can scorch the leaves.
Keep consistently moist during the growing season, allow slight drying between waterings. Use pure water.
75% intensity
Reduce watering during winter dormancy.
Acidic, nutrient-poor, well-draining carnivorous plant mix (e.g., peat moss and perlite or sand).
50% intensity
Average room temperatures are suitable during the growing season (18-25°C).
50% intensity
Tolerates cooler temperatures in winter (10-15°C) for dormancy.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Carnivorous plant, obtains nutrients from insects.
25% intensity
Avoid regular fertilization; if desired, use a very dilute foliar feed sparingly.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Pinguicula albida thrives in consistently moist conditions. Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water. Allow the top layer of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings during the growing season.
Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy, keeping the soil just damp.
Pruning is generally not required for Pinguicula albida. Remove any dead or decaying leaves promptly to prevent fungal issues and maintain plant health.
Trim away spent flower stalks after blooming to encourage further flowering and conserve energy.
Pinguicula albida can be propagated by leaf cuttings or seed. Gently detach a healthy leaf with a small piece of the stem and place it on the surface of a moist substrate.
Seeds can be sown on the surface of a damp medium and kept warm and humid.
Repot Pinguicula albida every 1-2 years or when the substrate appears depleted. Use a well-draining, peat-based carnivorous plant mix.
Repotting is best done in spring before the active growing season begins to minimize transplant shock.
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lentibulariaceae |
| Genus | Pinguicula |
| Species | Pinguicula albida |
Similar in genus Pinguicula
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