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Pinguicula 'Weser' (P. ehlersiae × P. moranensis) (Butterwort)
Pinguicula 'Weser' (P. ehlersiae × P. moranensis) (Butterwort)
Pinguicula 'Weser' is one of the most popular and widely cultivated Mexican butterwort hybrids, combining the compact growth habit of Pinguicula ehlersiae with the vigour and adaptability of Pinguicula moranensis. Originally developed by German horticulturist Alfred Lau, this hybrid has become a staple of carnivorous plant collections worldwide due to its attractive foliage, reliable growth, and ease of cultivation. Plants form symmetrical rosettes of succulent leaves that remain highly ornamental throughout the year and readily produce offsets as they mature.
Like all butterworts, Pinguicula 'Weser' captures small insects using specialised leaves covered in microscopic glands that secrete a sticky mucilage. Tiny flies, fungus gnats, and other small arthropods become trapped on the leaf surface, where digestive enzymes break down prey and release nutrients that are absorbed directly through the foliage. The leaves are typically bright green when grown in lower light but often develop striking pink, salmon, or reddish-purple colouration under brighter conditions. Mature plants produce attractive violet-pink flowers with a pale throat, held above the foliage on slender stems and often appearing repeatedly throughout the growing season.
The enduring popularity of Pinguicula 'Weser' stems from its combination of beauty, vigour, and forgiving nature. Like many Mexican butterwort hybrids, it transitions between an actively carnivorous rosette and a compact succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods. Its colourful foliage, frequent flowering, and strong growth make it an excellent choice for beginners while remaining a favourite among experienced collectors. Few butterwort hybrids have contributed as much to the popularity of the genus in cultivation as the classic and dependable 'Weser'.
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Pinguicula ehlersiae × Pinguicula moranensis)
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort hybrid
Growth Habit: Compact rosette with seasonal carnivorous and succulent growth phases
Flowers: Violet-pink flowers with a pale throat
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 'Weser' growing in a Nano Nursery cup, ready to continue developing under suitable conditions.
A tissue culture plants are grown in clear gel, transparent container that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.
Our Gel Cup are non-sterile gel media that we use for start the hardening process after a plant has been in tissue culture.These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy as the get ready to transition to standard growing conditions.
Quick Hardening Steps:
- Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
- Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
- Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
- Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
- Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
Each transparent Transition Cup (5 cm diameter × 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant that has moved beyond sterile tissue culture and into a structured transition medium.
Inside, you’ll find a young carnivorous plant securely planted in a semi-solid blend designed to support root development while easing the shift from gel to soil.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity and airflow, helping reduce transplant shock and supporting the plant during this critical transition stage.
Suitable for both novice growers and experienced collectors, Transition Cups provide a reliable, low-stress way to guide delicate carnivorous plants toward successful soil establishment.
Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.
Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.
Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.
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Pinguicula 'Weser' is one of the most popular and widely cultivated Mexican butterwort hybrids, combining the compact growth habit of Pinguicula ehlersiae with the vigour and adaptability of Pinguicula moranensis. Originally developed by German horticulturist Alfred Lau, this hybrid has become a staple of carnivorous plant collections worldwide due to its attractive foliage, reliable growth, and ease of cultivation. Plants form symmetrical rosettes of succulent leaves that remain highly ornamental throughout the year and readily produce offsets as they mature.
Like all butterworts, Pinguicula 'Weser' captures small insects using specialised leaves covered in microscopic glands that secrete a sticky mucilage. Tiny flies, fungus gnats, and other small arthropods become trapped on the leaf surface, where digestive enzymes break down prey and release nutrients that are absorbed directly through the foliage. The leaves are typically bright green when grown in lower light but often develop striking pink, salmon, or reddish-purple colouration under brighter conditions. Mature plants produce attractive violet-pink flowers with a pale throat, held above the foliage on slender stems and often appearing repeatedly throughout the growing season.
The enduring popularity of Pinguicula 'Weser' stems from its combination of beauty, vigour, and forgiving nature. Like many Mexican butterwort hybrids, it transitions between an actively carnivorous rosette and a compact succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods. Its colourful foliage, frequent flowering, and strong growth make it an excellent choice for beginners while remaining a favourite among experienced collectors. Few butterwort hybrids have contributed as much to the popularity of the genus in cultivation as the classic and dependable 'Weser'.
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Pinguicula ehlersiae × Pinguicula moranensis)
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort hybrid
Growth Habit: Compact rosette with seasonal carnivorous and succulent growth phases
Flowers: Violet-pink flowers with a pale throat
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 'Weser' growing in a Nano Nursery cup, ready to continue developing under suitable conditions.
A tissue culture plants are grown in clear gel, transparent container that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.
Our Gel Cup are non-sterile gel media that we use for start the hardening process after a plant has been in tissue culture.These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy as the get ready to transition to standard growing conditions.
Quick Hardening Steps:
- Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
- Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
- Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
- Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
- Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.
Each transparent Transition Cup (5 cm diameter × 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant that has moved beyond sterile tissue culture and into a structured transition medium.
Inside, you’ll find a young carnivorous plant securely planted in a semi-solid blend designed to support root development while easing the shift from gel to soil.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity and airflow, helping reduce transplant shock and supporting the plant during this critical transition stage.
Suitable for both novice growers and experienced collectors, Transition Cups provide a reliable, low-stress way to guide delicate carnivorous plants toward successful soil establishment.
Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.
Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.
This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.
Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.
