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How to grow and care for Pinguicula lusitanica L.

plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Pinguicula lusitanica L., Fettkruter, Butterworts

Pinguicula lusitanica L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions

Medium

16C° ~24C°

Every 7 days

Water

How to water Pinguicula lusitanica L.

How often should I water?

check Pinguicula lusitanica L. Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently

When do I need to water?

the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry

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Light & Location

How much light does a Pinguicula lusitanica L. need?

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Medium

Grow light

Low

Light preference

Pinguicula lusitanica L. likes Medium light, Low light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.

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This plant prefers
500 ~ 2K lux to thrive!

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20K~

500

2K

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Temperature

Natural habitat

-15

8~40℃

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Houseplant temperate preference

-15

16~24℃

45

Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Pinguicula lusitanica L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.

Humidity

Houseplant temperate preference

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40~70%

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Pinguicula lusitanica L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.

Fertilize

When should I fertilize?

Only when your plant is healthy!

How frequently should I fertilize?

1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.

Characteristic

Pinguicula lusitanica L. is a member of Lentibulariaceae.

Characteristic NameCharacteristic Value
LifespanAnnual, Perennial
Hardiness Zone10 - 11
Taxonomy
Taxonomy NameTaxonomy Value
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyLentibulariaceae
GenusPinguicula
SpeciesPinguicula lusitanica

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