Vallisneria-leaved Butterwort
Pinguicula vallisneriifolia
Family: Lentibulariaceae
Vallisneria-leaved Butterwort grows in partial shade and prefers moist limestone cliffs. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Vallisneria-leaved Butterwort
Vallisneria-leaved Butterwort growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist limestone cliffs with a soil pH of 6.5-8.0, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Vallisneria-leaved Butterwort as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Vallisneria-leaved Butterwort (Pinguicula vallisneriifolia) 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-1030
- Family
- Lentibulariaceae
- Plant type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Difficult
Growing Conditions
Vallisneria-leaved Butterwort is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist limestone cliffs. The listed soil pH range is 6.5-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-10
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist limestone cliffs
- Soil pH
- 6.5-8.0
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 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
- 30-90 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.