Giant Butterwort
Pinguicula gigantea
Family: Lentibulariaceae
Giant Butterwort grows in bright indirect light and prefers mineral-rich airy substrate. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Giant Butterwort
Giant Butterwort growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Mineral-rich airy substrate with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Giant Butterwort as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Giant Butterwort (Pinguicula gigantea) is listed in the Lentibulariaceae family and categorized as a carnivorous plant with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0938
- Family
- Lentibulariaceae
- Plant type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Giant Butterwort is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Mineral-rich airy substrate. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Mineral-rich airy substrate
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.