Pinguicula agnata (Butterwort/ Carniverous plant)

The Pinguicula is a genus that grows worldwide, with European natives as well as species from further afield, including this species, agnata. These perennial plants grow in a rosette shape, with glands on the upper surface of the foliage. The glands of Pinguicula produce a sticky fluid which insects are attracted to, they then get stuck on the foliage and the enzymes the plant creates break down and absorbs the minerals. This particular species is native to Mexico. 

Care Difficulty: Moderate care needs.

Light: Sunshine Lover: They need lots of direct sunlight, at least 4-6 hours daily. They will need partial shade from direct sun during the heatwaves. If you don't have much direct sun then you can use a plant light.

Watering: Moist but Not Drenched: Use distilled water or ideally rainwater, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. You can also keep the pot on top of a tray and use the tray method.

Tray method: Place the pot in a dish with water, allowing the plant to absorb what it needs, top up the dish as the water is used. Avoid tap water and fertilisers.

Feeding: Feed with insects every 2-4 weeks during the growing season, careful not to over feed. This plants are normally quite good at catching there own insects.

Humidity and Temperature: Moderate Conditions: prefer humid environments (40-60% humidity) and cooler temperatures around 70F (21C) during the day and slightly cooler at night.

Autumn/Winter: Foliage can fall off or go brown, at this point cut off the old foliage. this is nothing to worry about.
They need a winters rest - can start to grow back in about February.

Toxicity: non-toxic to humans and most pets. However, it's best to prevent pets from ingesting them as consuming non-digestible plant material might cause discomfort.

Repotting:Signs of Overcrowding: Repot when the pot becomes crowded or when the plant outgrows its current container. Use an appropriate substrate.