Pinguicula moctezumae
Owned by Jenny Pham (@Labuleaf).
Notes
Family: Lentibulariaceae. This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky leaves to trap insects. The image also shows other Pinguicula species in the same tray.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Alpine butterwort
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Growing Medium
- Sphagnum moss
- Growth Habit
- Herbaceous
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Medium Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Cool Temperate (32–70°F / 0–21°C)
- Humidity Range
- Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
- Light Needs
- Partial Sun
Origin & Source
- Date Acquired
- Jun 24, 2026
- Acquisition Price
- $19.99
- Natural Habitat Location
- Alpine regions
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- Family: Lentibulariaceae. This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky leaves to trap insects. The image also shows other Pinguicula species in the same tray.
Alpine butterwort
Pinguicula
moctezumae
Common NameAlpine butterwort
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous
Growing MediumSphagnum moss
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Cool Temperate (32–70°F / 0–21°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Partial Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Jun 24, 2026
Acquisition Price
$19.99
Natural Habitat LocationAlpine regions
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Lentibulariaceae. This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky leaves to trap insects. The image also shows other Pinguicula species in the same tray.
Pinguicula
moctezumae
Common NameAlpine butterwort
Added Details
Family: Lentibulariaceae. This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky leaves to trap insects. The image also shows other Pinguicula species in the same tray.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous
Growing MediumSphagnum moss
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Cool Temperate (32–70°F / 0–21°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Partial Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Jun 24, 2026
Acquisition Price
$19.99
Natural Habitat LocationAlpine regions
Collection Context
Quantity
1