Pinguicula gigantea (Original BCP Import)

Imported directly from Kamil Pasek at Best Carnivorous Plants in the Czech Republic, this is a true collector’s specimen of Pinguicula gigantea — the largest of all Mexican butterworts.

Pinguicula gigantea features a bold, symmetrical rosette of bright green, oval-shaped leaves. It measures approximately 14–18cm across and is fully grown and established. Although not currently in flower, this species produces soft purple blooms once mature — and unlike most Mexican butterworts, it stays leafy all year round. In winter, it simply grows smaller without forming a tight succulent rosette.

This exact plant is one of our original BCP imports (BCP ID# P484 & P527), carefully grown out and fully acclimatised at Cultivo. It ships bareroot with roots wrapped and protected — prepped for easy transplanting and a quick recovery in its new home.

🪴 Plant Personality

• Species: Pinguicula gigantea – the largest of all Mexican butterworts
• Growth Style: Large, symmetrical rosette with oval, succulent-like leaves
• Flowers: Soft purple blooms appear seasonally once mature
• Best Spot: Indoor windowsills, terrariums, paludariums, or semi-shade outdoors

🌿 Size & Growth

• Current Size: Approximately 14–18cm leafspan (Specimen plant)
• Mature Size: Up to 25–30cm in ideal conditions
• Growth Season: Active from late spring through summer
• Dormancy: Grows smaller in winter, but does not form a tight succulent rosette

📦 How It Ships

• Shipping Method: Bareroot (not potted), roots wrapped in moist paper
• Optional Add-on: Add Butterwort PROmix™ soil for perfect drainage and airflow

☀️ Care Summary

• 💡 Bright light – ideal for sunny windowsills, terrariums, or under grow lights
• 💧 Use only rain, distilled, or RO water
• 🪴 Plant in well-aerated, nutrient-free carnivorous plant soil
• ❄️ Growth slows slightly in winter – but remains leafy all year
• 🪰 No feeding required – it catches fungus gnats and small flying insects
• 🌿 Great for collectors, terrarium growers, and carnivorous plant fans

Personally imported and grown out at Cultivo, this plant is fully acclimatised to South African conditions — making it easier to settle in, more resilient, and quicker to grow once it reaches you.

Due to import restrictions, Mexican butterworts remain uncommon in South African collections. This specimen comes from our original imported stock — and speciment plants like this are rarely offered, especially at this size and quality.

📦 Quick FAQ

Is this the exact plant I’ll receive?

Yes! This is a one-of-a-kind collector’s plant, and you’ll receive the exact specimen shown in the photos.

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• 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
• Cultivo is a boutique-style store and 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. Some are once-off or limited releases, which means they are available only while stocks last. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it’s the real deal
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