Gypsum Butterwort
Pinguicula gypsicola
Family: Lentibulariaceae
Gypsum Butterwort grows in bright indirect light and prefers gypsum-rich mineral substrate. Water needs: Low to moderate.
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How to Grow Gypsum Butterwort
Gypsum Butterwort growing information includes sunlight requirements of Bright indirect light, soil conditions listed as Gypsum-rich mineral substrate with a soil pH of 6.5-8.0, and Low to moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Gypsum 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
Gypsum Butterwort (Pinguicula gypsicola) 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 Difficult.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0869
- Family
- Lentibulariaceae
- Plant type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Gypsum Butterwort is listed for bright indirect light conditions. Water needs are listed as low to moderate. The database soil reference is Gypsum-rich mineral substrate. The listed soil pH range is 6.5-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Bright indirect light
- Soil
- Gypsum-rich mineral substrate
- Soil pH
- 6.5-8.0
- Water needs
- Low to 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.