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Blueflower butterwort (Pinguicula caerulea) Care Guide
Care guide for Blueflower butterwort: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 Ashwin Srinivasan · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityHigh humidity (70-100%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureWarm and humid: 18-27 °C (65-80 °F); keep away from frost and cold drafts.
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (3.5-5.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~0.1 m (0.3 ft).
Origin
Native to: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina.
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