Description
Muggie magnet
Plant Description
- Species: Pinguicula
- Pinguicula Moctezumae is a mexican butterwort species with long, skinny, blade-like leaves. This species prefers temperatures on the warmer side and produces large, pink to light purple flowers year round if conditions are favourable
- The surfaces of the leaves and flower stems are covered with droplets of a glistening, adhesive substance giving them a velvety look and buttery feel - hence the name butterwort. Insects become stuck to these surfaces, and are then digested by the plant's enzymes
- Even though a single carnivorous plant may not alleviate an insect infestation, butterworts are certainly capable in fending for themselves with regards to food. Butterworts specialise in catching gnats, fruit-flies, "muggies", the occasional fly and other small insects for nutrition
- Mexican butterworts are fantastic candidates for a sunny windowsill and very popular amongst succulent fans and indoor plant growers. As they are easy to grow, these are excellent plants for beginner carnivorous plant enthusiasts
- Bite-size info:
- 🏡 Indoors (sunny windowsill/artificial lighting). Semi-shade outdoors
- 📅 Active growing season: *December to May
- 🌱Flowering size: 5cm+
- 🏆Recommended for: All levels carnivorous plant enthusiasts
THE OPTIONS
Sizes
- Whether you prefer starting off with a younger plant and watching it grow over the years into full majestic glory or jumping in with more munch, right from the get go, we've got you covered! Cultivo is all about choices and our plants are available in various sizes and options to suit your every need
- These are medium to near-flowering size plants with very shallow roots and fragile leaves. For this reason they will be sent bareroot, packed and protected to minimise damage during transit. The size on offer refers to the maximum size your plant will reach during the upcoming growing season
Bareroot (not potted) with or without soil
- Due to it's fragile nature and shallow root system, mexican butterworts are best shipped bareroot (not potted) and will need a certain degree of acclimatisation after potting on your end. Plants and winter rosettes are cleaned, cut back, rinsed and sent in protective covering to minimise damage
- To prevent rot, pinguicula prefers a loose, open soil with a good balance between water retention and drainage. Select the relevant option or pick up some of our deluxe premixed growing media for mexican butterworts here before checking out
- On occasion, plants are available in potted form, however in most cases your plant will be sent bareroot with soil separately - This will be indicated in the listing
Currently available
- This guideline is provided as reference and is indicative of the current state or condition of the plant you will receive
- During winter dormancy, most mexican butterworts produce tight, dormant rosettes with tiny non-carnivorous leaves, making them appear very small overall. During this time they will be listed as "winter rosettes"
- If your are new to the carnivorous plant world >> Read our guideline on Temperate plants and winter dormancy: What to expect so there are no surprises when ordering mexican butterworts from us during the colder months
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR PLANT
Plant care & special considerations
- 🏡 Grow indoors on a sunny windowsill. Supplement with artificial lighting if needed
- ☀️ Minimum 3-4 hours direct sunlight
- 💧 Moist, nutrient-free soil (rain or distilled water)
- 🍴 No need to feed
- 🌷 Leave to flower and take lots of pics!
- 💤 Dormant in winter
- ✅ Detailed care information is available in our online reference guide and the weblink is included with your purchase
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When will I receive my plant?
- Online orders are processed within 72 hours - See estimated delivery date at checkout
Will my plant be safe during shipping?
- Absolutely! All butterworts are sent bare root using our deluxe packaging methods and is backed by Cultivo's 'Arrive Alive' guarantee
Payment & Delivery
Ordering
- 🛒 Website items are available online only – We ship anywhere in South Africa
- ⏳ Processing Time – Paid orders are usually processed within 24 hours on weekdays and shipped within 2-3 days (Monday to Friday)
Payment
- 🔒 Secure Payments – Pay via Yoco or Payfast. We also accept EFTs
Delivery
- 🚚 Delivery Options – Full tracking available with Pargo and door-to-door courier. Pickup and Local delivery within Gauteng available
- 📧 Order Updates – Opt-in for email notifications by checking the box at checkout
- 💰 Shipping Rates from R129 – Get a free, instant estimate using the shipping calculator on the cart page before checking out! This rate covers all packaging materials and actual delivery costs—what you see is what you pay - no hidden fees!
- ✨ Free Shipping on all orders over R2000
Disclaimer
- Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
- We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
- 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it's the real deal
- Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know – we're happy to help!
