Pinguicula gets its name from their buttery feel. They are small, herbaceous plants that produce rosettes. Their leaf surfaces are covered with sticky hairs that catch prey. Pinguicula have long-lasting flowers that are hummingbird-pollinated.
Lighting: They enjoy indirect light with a few hours of direct sunlight, especially in the morning or late afternoon.
Water: Do not use tap water! Use distilled or rainwater. Place the containers on benches or hang them so water can freely drain away. In terrariums and on windowsills, place the pot in a shallow saucer and water overhead as soon as the water evaporates. Don't allow the pot to sit in deep water for extended periods as this can lead to root rot. All pots must have drainage holes!
Soil: Use loose, open soil that remains wet to moist but allows drainage of excess water. The best is about three parts Sphagnum moss to one part of some combination of coarse materials, such as perlite, orchid bark, pumice, tree-fern fibre, lava rock or charcoal.
