Pinguicula rectifolia (Butterwort)

Pinguicula rectifolia is a rare Mexican butterwort native to the limestone mountains of Oaxaca, where it grows on moist rock faces and mossy cliffs. It forms a compact rosette of carnivorous leaves during the wet season before producing a small succulent rosette to survive the dry season, making it a fascinating example of adaptation to seasonal environments.

Its bright green, sticky leaves capture fungus gnats and other tiny insects using microscopic mucilage-producing glands. Mature plants produce elegant violet to lilac flowers with darker veining, held above the foliage on slender stems. Under brighter light, the leaves may develop subtle pink or purple highlights.

Highly regarded by collectors, Pinguicula rectifolia combines attractive foliage, beautiful flowers, and a distinct seasonal growth cycle that showcases the remarkable diversity of Mexican butterworts.

Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous herb
Growth Habit: Compact seasonal rosette
Flowers: Violet to lilac
Light: Bright indirect light
Water: Rainwater, distilled or reverse osmosis water
Growing Medium: Free-draining mineral carnivorous plant mix
Dormancy: Yes – forms a succulent winter rosette

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