Question
hi i got a butterwort at lowe's it was in a gubbler deathcub it was in moss and it had little root.i heard that they can stay too wet. can you help or give some tips on how to care for them.thank you so much!

Answer
Hello Joseph,

Mexican Butterworts can be overwatered if they are placed in a pot with a tray watering method. They do not like stagnant water standing under their roots for lengths of time. When watering, just provide enough water to moisten their pot, like you would a typical houseplant. When you see some water draining from the holes in the bottom of the pot, stop watering. Just add water every few days to keep their soil moist, but never damp. If you allow their soil to dry out too much, they will begin a dormancy phase that could take 3-6 months to break.

Mexican Butterworts like partial or indirect sunlight. Either have them as houseplants in a morning sun window or under florescent light, or place them under an awning or screened in patio where they will have some shade and partial light from morning or evening sun. Butterworts in general will burn quickly in direct sunlight.