Pinguicula Mehitable
Owned by Jenny Pham (@Labuleaf).
Notes
This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky mucilage on its leaves to trap small insects.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Mexican Butterwort
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Carnivorous Plant, Houseplant, Succulent
- Growing Medium
- sphagnum moss
- Growth Habit
- Rosette-forming, Succulent
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Cutting
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Medium Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
- Light Needs
- Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
- Date Acquired
- Sep 12, 2026
- Natural Habitat Location
- Mexico
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky mucilage on its leaves to trap small insects.
Mexican Butterwort
Pinguicula
Mehitable
Common NameMexican Butterwort
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Houseplant, Succulent
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming, Succulent
Growing Mediumsphagnum moss
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Cutting
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Sep 12, 2026
Natural Habitat LocationMexico
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky mucilage on its leaves to trap small insects.
Pinguicula
Mehitable
Common NameMexican Butterwort
Added Details
This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky mucilage on its leaves to trap small insects.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Houseplant, Succulent
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming, Succulent
Growing Mediumsphagnum moss
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Cutting
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Sep 12, 2026
Natural Habitat LocationMexico
Collection Context
Quantity
1