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Pinguicula 'Weser' × 'Fraser' (Butterwort)
Pinguicula 'Weser' × 'Fraser' (Butterwort)
Pinguicula 'Weser' × 'Fraser' is a cultivated Mexican butterwort hybrid that combines two highly regarded horticultural hybrids renowned for their colourful foliage, attractive flowers, and reliable growth. Derived from lineages originating from the limestone mountains of Mexico, this cross inherits the vigour and adaptability that have made Mexican butterworts some of the most popular carnivorous plants in cultivation. Plants typically form neat, symmetrical rosettes that remain ornamental throughout the year and often display excellent hybrid vigour.
Like other butterworts, Pinguicula 'Weser' × 'Fraser' captures small insects using specialised leaves covered in microscopic glands that produce a sticky mucilage. 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. The leaves are typically bright green when grown under lower light levels but can develop striking shades of pink, peach, bronze, and reddish-purple under brighter conditions. Mature plants produce elegant flowers on slender stems held above the rosette, often displaying attractive lavender, violet, or pink-purple tones inherited from both parents.
This hybrid follows the seasonal growth cycle characteristic of many Mexican butterworts, producing actively carnivorous foliage during favourable conditions and transitioning to a compact succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods. The combination of colourful foliage, regular flowering, and strong growth makes Pinguicula 'Weser' × 'Fraser' an excellent choice for collectors seeking a decorative and easy-to-grow butterwort. Its attractive appearance and dependable performance make it a rewarding addition to both beginner and advanced carnivorous plant collections.
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Pinguicula 'Weser' × 'Fraser')
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort hybrid
Growth Habit: Compact to medium-sized rosette with seasonal carnivorous and succulent growth phases
Flowers: Lavender to pink-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 'Weser' × 'Fraser' 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' × 'Fraser' is a cultivated Mexican butterwort hybrid that combines two highly regarded horticultural hybrids renowned for their colourful foliage, attractive flowers, and reliable growth. Derived from lineages originating from the limestone mountains of Mexico, this cross inherits the vigour and adaptability that have made Mexican butterworts some of the most popular carnivorous plants in cultivation. Plants typically form neat, symmetrical rosettes that remain ornamental throughout the year and often display excellent hybrid vigour.
Like other butterworts, Pinguicula 'Weser' × 'Fraser' captures small insects using specialised leaves covered in microscopic glands that produce a sticky mucilage. 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. The leaves are typically bright green when grown under lower light levels but can develop striking shades of pink, peach, bronze, and reddish-purple under brighter conditions. Mature plants produce elegant flowers on slender stems held above the rosette, often displaying attractive lavender, violet, or pink-purple tones inherited from both parents.
This hybrid follows the seasonal growth cycle characteristic of many Mexican butterworts, producing actively carnivorous foliage during favourable conditions and transitioning to a compact succulent rosette during cooler or drier periods. The combination of colourful foliage, regular flowering, and strong growth makes Pinguicula 'Weser' × 'Fraser' an excellent choice for collectors seeking a decorative and easy-to-grow butterwort. Its attractive appearance and dependable performance make it a rewarding addition to both beginner and advanced carnivorous plant collections.
Origin: Cultivated hybrid (Pinguicula 'Weser' × 'Fraser')
Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous butterwort hybrid
Growth Habit: Compact to medium-sized rosette with seasonal carnivorous and succulent growth phases
Flowers: Lavender to pink-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 'Weser' × 'Fraser' 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.
