MEXICAN BUTTERWORTS
(Pinguicula)

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Butterworts for Sale in South Africa – Sticky-leaved bug catchers that thrive indoors and in semi-shade. These seed-grown and imported Pinguicula are fully acclimatised for South African growers

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Bug-munching mini's Pinguicula with ID * Buy butterworts and other carnivorous plants online @ Cultivo Carnivores, South Africa

BUG-MUNCHING MINI's™ for connoisseurs 🌟 BUTTERWORTS with ID 💎 Cultivo Exclusive

R324.78
Pinguicula Gigantea × Moctezumae in flower – pink butterwort bloom from batch listing. Carnivorous plant for sale in South Africa. Ideal for terrariums or indoor growing

Giant mexican butterwort • Pinguicula gigantea × moctezumae (Size Options)

R385.00
Pinguicula hemiepiphytica × cyclosecta • Flowering size • BCP clone

Pinguicula hemiepiphytica × cyclosecta • Flowering size • BCP clone

R820.00
Pinguicula gigantea Large plant – Mexican butterwort with purple flowers, buy online from Cultivo Carnivores, for sale in South Africa

Pinguicula Gigantea • Giant Species Butterwort • Original BCP Import

R935.00
Buy Pinguicula Gigantea × Moctezumae butterwort in flower – soft pink bloom with light green foliage. Indoor carnivorous plant for sale in South Africa

Pinguicula gigantea × moctezumae • XXL Flowering Size • Giant mexican butterwort

R625.00
BUTTERWORT (Mexican): Pinguicula Ehlersiae loc Tolantongo, Mexico summer growth for sale | Buy carnivorous plants and seeds online @ South Africa's leading online plant nursery, Cultivo Carnivores

Pinguicula ehlersiae (Hidalgo, Mexico) • Miniature Butterwort • BCP Import

R820.00
BUTTERWORT (Mexican): Pinguicula Rotundiflora x Gracilis for sale | Buy carnivorous plants and seeds online @ South Africa's leading online plant nursery, Cultivo Carnivores

Pinguicula rotundiflora × gracilis • Miniature Mexican Butterwort • BCP import

R580.00
Pinguicula Kondoi (giant form) • Small clump • BCP import

Pinguicula Kondoi (giant form) • Small clump • BCP import

R1,390.00
Pinguicula “Pink Panther” • Cultivo exclusive • Exact plant

Pinguicula “Pink Panther” • Cultivo exclusive • Exact plant

R580.00
Mexican Butterwort: Pinguicula Gigantea ex Best Carnivorous Plants for sale

MEXICAN BUTTERWORT 🌟 Pinguicula Gigantea * Best Carnivorous Plants, CZ 📏 6-8cm 🪴 Potted

R425.00
Pinguicula cv Weser • XL Flowering size • Direct Import

Pinguicula cv Weser • XL Flowering size • Direct Import

R820.00
COLLECTORS ITEM 🌟 Pinguicula Gigantea #23 [BCP ID# P484, P527] ex BCP > 📏9-12cm > Exact plant pictured

COLLECTORS ITEM 🌟 Pinguicula Gigantea #23 [BCP ID# P484, P527] ex BCP > 📏9-12cm > Exact plant pictured

R822.60

🌸 Buy Mexican Butterworts – Pinguicula for Sale in South Africa

Pinguicula, commonly called butterworts, are fascinating insect-eating plants from the mountainous regions of Mexico and Central America. In their natural habitat, they grow on mossy rocks, limestone cliffs, and tree stumps — soaking up filtered sunlight and catching tiny insects with their sticky, succulent-like leaves.

Each leaf is covered in microscopic glands that secrete a glistening mucilage. When unsuspecting fungus gnats or flying insects land, they stick fast — and the leaf slowly digests them for nutrients. In nature, this helps them survive in poor, mineral-deficient soils — but in your home, it turns them into a natural pest-control dream.

🪰 Why are butterworts so popular?
Orchid growers love them for their ability to control fungus gnats in humid setups. Succulent collectors are drawn to their compact size and rosette growth — but unlike most succulents, pings actually do something! They're also fantastic on sunny windowsills, in terrariums, paludariums, ...or mounted displays — pings on rocks are a must-see, and we even teach you how to do it in our hands-on Terrarium Workshop.

🌞 Perfect for: North-facing windowsills, grow light setups, terrariums, paludariums, and semi-shade spots outdoors in summer.

🪴 Easy to grow: Mexican butterworts are great for beginners and collectors alike. Most species grow from November to May, then enter a winter rest period where the carnivorous leaves are replaced by tiny succulent ones in a tight rosette. Pinguicula gigantea and its hybrids are an exception — they stay leafy all year round!


🛒 Where to buy Mexican Pinguicula?
You’ll find our full range of Mexican butterworts right here on our website — shop online and we’ll deliver nationwide. Prefer to browse in person? Selected varieties are also available at our retail partner, Dorry Pets in Centurion.

🌍 Exclusive to Cultivo:
Butterworts are still uncommon in most collections, but Cultivo stocks the largest variety of Mexican Pinguicula in South Africa — including my own seed-grown crosses and rare imports from top international breeders. Every plant is fully acclimatised and ready to thrive in South African conditions. Whether you’re starting out or hunting for rare species and hybrids — this is the best place to grow your collection.