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You will receive a similar plant to the one photographed and not necessarily the same. If you would like a photo of the exact plant we are sending, just drop us a line! Pots and plants are sold separately unless otherwise specified in the listing.
Pinguicula agnata is a sticky little charmer from Mexico, prized for its gentle nature and bug-snagging superpowers. With glossy, succulent-like leaves and soft white flowers tinged with pale blue, it’s a houseplant that multitasks — looks cute and keeps whiteflies in check. Whether you're a carnivorous plant newbie or a seasoned collector, this one is an easy win.
Plant Care
Light Bright indirect light to a few hours of gentle direct sun. Strong light encourages compact growth and healthy colouration.
Watering Keep the growing medium lightly moist using rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water. During winter, when the plant produces its succulent resting leaves, reduce watering and allow the compost to become slightly drier between waterings.
Temperature Prefers temperatures between 15–30°C and adapts well to normal household conditions.
Potting Use a free-draining carnivorous plant mix. A blend of mineral components such as pumice, perlite, and sand works particularly well for Mexican Butterworts. Avoid fertilisers and standard houseplant composts.
Hot Tips Pinguicula agnata is particularly useful for controlling fungus gnats around houseplants. During winter it may transition into a succulent-like growth phase with smaller, thicker leaves. This is completely normal and helps the plant cope with drier conditions.
Pet Friendly Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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About this plant
Pinguicula agnata is a sticky little charmer from Mexico, prized for its gentle nature and bug-snagging superpowers. With glossy, succulent-like leaves and soft white flowers tinged with pale blue, it’s a houseplant that multitasks — looks cute and keeps whiteflies in check. Whether you're a carnivorous plant newbie or a seasoned collector, this one is an easy win.
Plant Care
Light Bright indirect light to a few hours of gentle direct sun. Strong light encourages compact growth and healthy colouration.
Watering Keep the growing medium lightly moist using rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water. During winter, when the plant produces its succulent resting leaves, reduce watering and allow the compost to become slightly drier between waterings.
Temperature Prefers temperatures between 15–30°C and adapts well to normal household conditions.
Potting Use a free-draining carnivorous plant mix. A blend of mineral components such as pumice, perlite, and sand works particularly well for Mexican Butterworts. Avoid fertilisers and standard houseplant composts.
Hot Tips Pinguicula agnata is particularly useful for controlling fungus gnats around houseplants. During winter it may transition into a succulent-like growth phase with smaller, thicker leaves. This is completely normal and helps the plant cope with drier conditions.
Pet Friendly Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Every plant is uniqueThe plant you receive will be similar to the one photographed, but not identical. Want to see the exact plant? Get in touch and we’ll happily send you a photo. Rescue plants may have cosmetic damage and are pictured using a healthy example.
Delivery across Great Britain
Live plants travel via Royal Mail Tracked 24. Non-plant items travel via Tracked 48 unless they are packed with a plant.
Dispatch: Orders placed before 2pm are normally dispatched the following day. Orders placed on Saturday are dispatched on Monday.
Cost: £6.99 flat-rate shipping. Click & Collect from our Bristol shop is free.
Local Bristol delivery: Available on orders over £20 for eligible postcodes at checkout and normally completed by our team within 48 hours. Please provide a safe place.
