Question
2 butterworts
On your website care sheets for the Butterworts for some
reason i cannot open the link or the link is broken or
something..i was wondering what general tips you have for
taking care of a butterwort..mine are growing on a window
sill..that doesnt get much sunlight (its indirect)..its the
best i can do..for now at least..theyve been there for like
2 weeks and look the same so i dont think its getting worse
AnswerHi Matt,
These butterworts look like Pinguicula primuliflora, and they are looking good. What your doing now is fine. Try to keep them damp, but not excessively wet. They are very prone to rotting out. This plant is a zone 8 plant and can be grown outdoors in milder climates. We have several outside here in Oregon, and they have survive freezes down into the low 20's. I've found they do best in large pots (it helps to moderate the water). Use standard cp mix of equal parts peat to perlite or sand. They can do ok as windowsill plant also. If you move them outside, provide some shade.
Under the best conditions, this plant can be short-lived. We've had the best results with them when they are in big pots such as whiskey barrels, mini-bog gardens etc... partially shaded by Sarracenia. In small pots they just tend to rot out too easily.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
