Butterworth 'Pinguicula cyclosecta'

Pinguicula cyclosecta - CarniP04

Pinguicula cyclosecta
Pinguicula cyclosecta
Pinguicula cyclosecta
Pinguicula cyclosecta
Pinguicula cyclosecta
Pinguicula cyclosecta flower

Normal to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Carnivorous

6 cm
5 cm
Butterworth 'Pinguicula cyclosecta'

Pinguicula cyclosecta - CarniP04

Pinguicula cyclosecta is a small sized carnivorous plant, commonly known as butterwort. This species produces oval shaped leaves containing many glands for trapping insects. With the right amount of light, the leaves could show a purple glow. This plant knows a rest period.

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Plant information: Butterworth 'Pinguicula cyclosecta'

Pinguicula cyclosecta is a carnivorous plant from the butterwort plant family (Lentibulariaceae). It originates from the northern part of Mexico and reaches a maximum diameter of 2.5 cm. The plant produces a rosette of egg shaped to oval, purple-green leaves. On the upper side of the leaves is covered with many glands producing a sticky substance where insects could be caught with. The insects are digested on top of the leaves, the nutrients available are used by the plant. With enough light, it is possible for the leaves to turn a brighter purple, more pronounced at the leaf edges. Once per year, mostly in spring, one to several flower stalks are produced carrying a single bright purple, spurred flower. Flowers are somewhat similar to the flower of a violet. Propagation is done by repotting the smaller rosettes forming near the base of the mature plant, or seeds.

Height
6 cm
Width
5 cm
Araflora info
Limited
Plant type
Carnivorous
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
Central America
Product type
Plant
Adult width
10 cm
Adult height
5-10 cm
Flowering period
Jan-July
Altitude range
0-500 m
Plant care: Butterworth 'Pinguicula cyclosecta'

For optimal growth of Pinguicula cyclosecta, provide temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius in summer. Most commonly in this season it produces carnivorous leaves and it is actively growing. Provide a lot of moisture, and a humidity of at least 70 %. In winter this plant could handle colder temperatures. The plant is most likely producing non-carnivorous leaves and could be kept dry in between waterings. Ensure optimal ventilation at all times. This species is mostly grown in bright rooms indoors, cool greenhouses or specialized terraria. Pinguicula cyclosecta grows best with bright indirect light. Direct sunlight could scorch the leaves. Pot this plant in mineral rich soil that is able to maintain moisture. Make sure that this soil contains very little nutrients. Fertilizer is rarely applied; it is possible to ‘feed’ the leaves with small insects occasionally.

Care
Normal
Place
Indoor
Light
Semi sun
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<7
Soil type
peat
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Standing in water
Max temperature
30 °C
Artificial light height
0-20cm
Fertilise
none
Daytime humidity
60-100%
Nighttime temperature
-10-20 °C
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
15-25 °C