Pinguicula Butterwort Carnivorous Plant

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The Pinguicula primuliflora is a stunning and unique carnivorous plant that is sure to captivate any plant enthusiast. With its bright green leaves and delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers, this plant is a must-have for anyone looking to add some personality to their collection.

The Pinguicula primuliflora, also known as the Butterwort, is a small perennial herb that produces carnivorous leaves that are covered in small, sticky glands that attract, trap, and digest insects. The leaves are oval-shaped, fleshy, and range in size from 2-5 cm long. The leaves are green in color and have a slightly shiny, glossy appearance, giving the plant an overall vibrant and healthy look.

The Pinguicula primuliflora produces beautiful pink, white, or purple flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. The flowers are small and delicate, with a trumpet-shaped appearance that is sure to catch the eye of anyone who sees it. The flowers are typically held above the leaves on a tall, slender stem, making them an excellent addition to any windowsill or tabletop.

This plant is relatively easy to care for, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners. It prefers to be grown in a well-draining soil mix, and should be kept in a location that receives plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. It is also important to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged, to prevent root rot.

Overall, the Pinguicula primuliflora is a beautiful and unique carnivorous plant that is sure to impress. Its bright green leaves and delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers make it an excellent addition to any plant collection, and its relatively low maintenance requirements make it an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels.

These plants thrive in humid environments and should only be watered with distilled or rainwater. They are sensitive to minerals, fluoride, and chlorine, which can cause yellowing or browning of their leaves. Additionally, avoid using regular soil, as it's too rich in nutrients for them. Instead, we offer Sphagnum Moss, which is the ideal medium for their growth.  They prefer bright light. Fluorescent or other cool-temperature grow lights can be used for the indoor cultivation of smaller species. A terrarium of smaller carnivorous plants under such lights can make a great starter set-up.

Whether kept indoors or outdoors, there’s no need for regular feeding. They will naturally catch gnats or flies from the air, which provides them with the nourishment they need to stay healthy and vibrant.

Available in the following packaging based on your preference:

  • Nursery Pot - Standard plastic 2"- planter pot that can be placed inside a larger pot or left as is until it outgrows it.
  • Wanda Ceramic 3"   - Elegant Hexagonal patterned ceramic planter pot with bamboo base. The rocks featured at the top are available for purchase separately. 

Looking for more plant goodies? Check out our accessories.

For added humidity, our Lyfe Rose Gold Signature Mister will make a perfect addition to your plant shelf for both function and beauty. We also recommend adding our Plant Shield & Shine to your order for routine maintenance and pest prevention.  

Our plants are shipped from our indoor greenhouse in South Florida. Please note all our plants are one of a kind and if you want to message us we can send you a picture of the exact one you will receive. The product image here is intended to be the best representation of what you can expect to receive but yours may have slightly less or more growth depending on the crop we have when your order is placed. Any lifestyle pictures are meant to demonstrate how a fully grown or more mature plant looks for you to get a sense of it in your space.


Plant Care
Botanical Name
Pinguicula Primuliflora
Common Names
Butterwort, Southern Butterwort, Primrose butterwort, ping
Plant Type
Native annual or short-lived perennial carnivorous plant
Mature Size
Less than 1 ft
Sun Exposure
Can handle full sun to partial shade
Soil Type
Swamp like, poor drainage, kept moist - using moss helps retain moisure
Soil pH
Acidic loving
Bloom Time
Generally around May to June but also seen some go into September in Florida.
Flower Color
White and Purple
Hardiness Zones
coming soon
Native Area
Southeastern USA
Shipping & Returns

Two days only! Get free shipping on orders of $60 or more! Offer valid thru Nov. 13.

Plants ship from our location in Florida and arrive nationwide within 5-8 business days. All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. For those users in Florida, George, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, shipping may be faster. Estimated shipping dates can be seen in checkout. Plant exclusions may apply.

We monitior the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.

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Customer Reviews

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Tanya S.
Cool!

Arrived quickly and well packaged. Working on getting a small terrarium for it as it seems to dry out too quickly.

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Danielle S.

It was a little shaken up upon arrival but it’s doing well. It was well packed and despite some obvious dents in the box from shipping the plant itself was secure and safe in the protective packaging.

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Elisa C.

arrived in great shape and is still doing great

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Rosanna N.
Love my plant!

Love my plant!

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Cordi C.
Beautiful lil ping

I received my box and all my goodies. The ping was my favorite part. He was so healthy!! I’ve managed to keep him alive for a few weeks now. Will definitely be purchasing more in the future.

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Chloe T.
Such a cute little plant

I love it. It’s Great for gnats.put it in my greenhouse and it’s caught 10 already!

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Thomas D.

Beautiful! My wife loves it!

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Lauren L.
A wee disappointed

I ordered two and the flower had unfortunately broken off both of them. This is difficult for verdant life to control and may be more of the carriers fault. Although following the guidance to keep it moist and have tried direct and indirect sunlight I am having trouble with it thriving.