Pinguicula John Rizzi
Owned by Jenny Pham (@Labuleaf).
Notes
Family: Lentibulariaceae. This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky leaves to trap small insects. Many Mexican Pinguicula species go through a succulent winter dormancy phase where they produce non-carnivorous leaves.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Alpine butterwort
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Growing Medium
- Mineral-based substrate (perlite, pumice, lava rock)
- 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
- Acquisition Source
- Plant Trade Show (South Coast Plaza)
- Date Acquired
- Apr 29, 2026
- Acquisition Price
- $20
- Natural Habitat Location
- Alpine regions
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- Family: Lentibulariaceae. This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky leaves to trap small insects. Many Mexican Pinguicula species go through a succulent winter dormancy phase where they produce non-carnivorous leaves.
Alpine butterwort
Pinguicula
John Rizzi
Common NameAlpine butterwort
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous
Growing MediumMineral-based substrate (perlite, pumice, lava rock)
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
Apr 29, 2026
Acquisition Price
$20
Acquisition SourcePlant Trade Show (South Coast Plaza)
Natural Habitat LocationAlpine regions
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Lentibulariaceae. This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky leaves to trap small insects. Many Mexican Pinguicula species go through a succulent winter dormancy phase where they produce non-carnivorous leaves.
Pinguicula
John Rizzi
Common NameAlpine butterwort
Added Details
Family: Lentibulariaceae. This is a carnivorous plant that uses sticky leaves to trap small insects. Many Mexican Pinguicula species go through a succulent winter dormancy phase where they produce non-carnivorous leaves.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous
Growing MediumMineral-based substrate (perlite, pumice, lava rock)
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
Apr 29, 2026
Acquisition Price
$20
Acquisition SourcePlant Trade Show (South Coast Plaza)
Natural Habitat LocationAlpine regions
Collection Context
Quantity
1