Pinguicula fiorii DFPI15 (Butterwort)

Pinguicula fiorii DFPI15 is a selected clone of the North American butterwort Pinguicula fiorii, a species native to the seasonally wet savannahs, seepage bogs, and pine flatwoods of the south-eastern United States. Growing naturally in nutrient-poor, waterlogged habitats, this species has evolved a compact growth habit well suited to warm, humid environments. The DFPI15 clone is maintained in cultivation for its desirable characteristics and offers collectors the opportunity to grow a documented form of this distinctive North American species.

The plant forms a neat rosette of soft, bright green leaves covered in specialised glandular structures that secrete a sticky mucilage. These glistening leaves function as highly effective insect traps, capturing fungus gnats, springtails, and other tiny invertebrates that provide valuable nutrients unavailable in its naturally poor soils. During the flowering season, Pinguicula fiorii produces elegant pale violet to lavender-purple flowers on slender stems that rise above the carnivorous foliage, ensuring pollinating insects remain separate from the traps below.

Unlike many Mexican butterworts, Pinguicula fiorii does not produce a distinct succulent winter rosette and remains carnivorous throughout the year when conditions are favourable. Growth may slow during cooler periods, but the plant generally maintains its characteristic foliage year-round. Its compact size, attractive flowers, and adaptation to permanently moist habitats make DFPI15 an appealing addition for collectors interested in the diversity of North American carnivorous plants and documented clone selections.

Origin: South-eastern United States
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort
Growth Habit: Compact ground-hugging rosette
Flowers: Pale violet to lavender-purple flowers borne on slender stalks
Light: Bright light to partial sun
Water: Prefers pure water and consistently moist conditions
Growing Medium: Moist, acidic carnivorous plant mix or sandy peat-based substrate
Dormancy: No distinct succulent dormancy; growth slows during cooler periods

What's Included: One healthy Pinguicula fiorii DFPI15 growing in a Nano Nursery cup, ready to continue developing under suitable conditions.