Pinguicula Scarlet Witch (Butterwort)

Pinguicula 'Scarlet Witch' is a cultivated Mexican butterwort hybrid selected for its colourful foliage and ornamental growth habit. Like many modern butterwort cultivars, it combines characteristics from several Mexican Pinguicula species, producing an attractive rosette that remains decorative throughout much of the year. Plants typically form compact to medium-sized rosettes of succulent leaves and are especially valued for their ability to develop intense red, burgundy, or scarlet colouration under bright growing conditions.

The carnivorous leaves are covered in thousands of microscopic glands that produce a glistening sticky mucilage. Small insects such as fungus gnats, fruit flies, and other tiny arthropods become trapped on the leaf surface, where digestive enzymes break down prey and release nutrients that are absorbed directly through the foliage. Depending on light intensity and seasonal growth stage, the leaves may range from green with red highlights to deep crimson tones across much of the rosette. Mature plants produce elegant flowers on slender stalks, typically displaying shades of lavender, violet, or soft purple that contrast beautifully against the richly coloured foliage.

Like many Mexican butterwort hybrids, Pinguicula 'Scarlet Witch' undergoes a seasonal transition between an actively carnivorous rosette and a more compact succulent phase during cooler or drier periods. Its dramatic colouration, compact size, and reliable growth make it a popular choice among collectors seeking a butterwort with strong ornamental appeal. The cultivar is particularly admired for the intensity of its red foliage, which distinguishes it from many of the greener forms commonly found in cultivation.

Origin: Cultivated Mexican Pinguicula hybrid
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort hybrid
Growth Habit: Compact to medium-sized rosette with seasonal carnivorous and succulent growth phases
Flowers: Lavender to violet-purple flowers borne on slender stalks
Light: Bright indirect light to filtered sun
Water: Prefers pure water and moderate moisture during active growth
Growing Medium: Open, mineral-rich butterwort mix with excellent drainage
Dormancy: Seasonal succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods

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