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Pinguicula esseriana — Compact Carnivorous Butterwort
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Pinguicula esseriana
A petite perennial Pinguicula species, Pinguicula esseriana forms succulent narrow-leaved winter rosettes and broader summer growth.
At a glance
- Plant: Perennial heterophyllous Pinguicula species
- Seasonal growth: Winter rosettes have about 35–40 succulent narrow leaves; summer growth has about 30 thinner, broader leaves
- Color: Can turn purplish under intense light
- Current size: About 0.5–0.75 in. across
- Mature size: About 0.75 in. depending on care
- Light: A sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lights
- Medium & water: Mexican Pinguicula mix; keep soil moist
Plant care
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Light
- Sunny windowsill, T5, or LED lights
- Watering
- Keep soil moist
- Pet safety
- Not verified