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Pinguicula Butterwort
AED 40each, 5-15 cm, Nursery Pot
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- Pinguicula Butterwort, 5-15 cm, Nursery Pot × 1
- AED 40
- Total
- AED 40
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About this plant
Pinguicula Butterwort suits indoor spots with bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun, avoid harsh afternoon sun. Its pet safety is not confirmed, so check with your vet if you have pets.
Catches fungus gnats on sticky leaves, on a windowsill in bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun, away from harsh afternoon sun.
Pinguicula, commonly called butterwort, is a genus of small carnivorous plants. Most types sold as houseplants are Mexican species and hybrids that form flat rosettes of pale green to pinkish leaves. The leaf surface is covered in sticky glands that trap small flying insects such as fungus gnats, and many types send up pretty violet, pink or white flowers on thin stalks.
In Dubai, butterworts are best kept indoors. They like bright light, steady room temperatures and moderate humidity, so a bright windowsill away from direct AC vents suits them. They should be watered with distilled, RO or rainwater, since mineral-rich tap water slowly harms the roots. Outdoor summer heat is too much for them.
They work well on kitchen windowsills, office desks with good light and small carnivorous plant collections. We offer them in a 5–15 cm size, in either a nursery pot or a white ceramic pot.
- Sizes
- 5 cm
- Watering
- Keep lightly moist with distilled or RO water every 5–7 days in summer; let it dry a little more in winter
Why people love it
- Sticky buttery leaves catch fungus gnats around the plant.
- Small size suits a bright windowsill.
- Offers a carnivorous plant with very little care.
Light
Bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun
AC
Keep it 1 metre from vents
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Butterwort and Pinguicula). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Worth knowing
- The ASPCA has no entry for it, so check with your vet if you have pets.
- Needs distilled or rainwater, since tap water minerals harm it.
- Summer heat and dry AC air make it hard to keep.
Why Green Beetle, not a nursery
What changes when you buy here instead of collecting from a nursery.
| Compare | Plant Nursery | Green Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Grown outdoors, stressed indoors | Acclimatized for Dubai interiors |
| Before dispatch | Not checked | Checked for damage |
| Delivery | You collect | Delivered, packed properly |
| After-care | None | WhatsApp help from our team |
Care guide for Dubai homes
How to keep Pinguicula Butterwort healthy through the Dubai year.
Light
Bright, indirect light or gentle morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun. Keep it out of harsh direct afternoon sun in summer.
Watering
Keep lightly moist with distilled or RO water every 5–7 days in summer; let it dry a little more in winter. Water when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry, empty the saucer afterwards, and check the soil before you water: AC slows how fast the plant uses water.
Care notes
Soil: Mineral-free mix such as perlite, pumice and a little peat; never regular potting soil. Feeding: None needed; it catches its own insects, and fertilizer burns the roots. Common mistake: using hard tap water, which builds up minerals and kills the roots over time. Where it works: bright kitchen windowsills, office desks near windows and carnivorous plant displays.
AC and air flow
Keep it at least 1 metre from AC vents. Cold air blowing straight onto the leaves dries the edges.
Cleaning the leaves
Dust settles quickly in Dubai homes. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks so they keep taking in light.
Feeding and repotting
Feed once a month from March to October. Repot every 2 years into a pot one size up, or book a Plant Doctor visit and we do it for you.
Pets
Not listed in the ASPCA database (checked under Butterwort and Pinguicula). Check with your vet if you have pets.
Need help later on?
Book a Plant Doctor visit: our team checks the plant, changes the soil, feeds, prunes and cleans it, and shows you how to keep it healthy.
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Pinguicula Butterwort FAQs
What water should I use for a butterwort?
Use distilled, RO or rainwater. Dubai tap water is too mineral-rich for its roots.
Does it really catch insects?
Yes. Its sticky leaves trap small insects such as fungus gnats and digest them.
Can it grow outdoors in Dubai?
No. Keep it indoors on a bright windowsill, away from summer heat and direct AC vents.
Is it toxic to pets?
It is not listed in the ASPCA database, so check with your vet if you have pets.
Questions about Pinguicula Butterwort?
Talk to our team on WhatsApp. Need 10 or more for an office, hotel or restaurant? We install and maintain them too, with one written quote.