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

🌸 Pinguicula ehlersiae – Rare Miniature Mexican Butterwort (Exact BCP Import)

This tiny pink rosette may look delicate, but don’t be fooled — Pinguicula ehlersiae is a hardy Mexican butterwort from Mexico that’s both functional and fabulous. It adds a splash of succulent charm to any terrarium or indoor setup and quietly catches little bugs along the way.

This plant is personally imported from Best Carnivorous Plants (BCP) in the Czech Republic. Fully grown and flowering-size, this is a once-off collector’s item and you'll receive the exact plant shown. Due to its shallow roots and fragile leaves, this plant ships bareroot and is ready to pot or mount on arrival.

🌱 What Makes This Butterwort So Special?

• ✔ Rare BCP import – with location data (west of Tolantongo, Hidalgo)
• ✔ Miniature rosettes – only 3–4cm across at full size
• ✔ Pretty pink flowers – blooms appear at the end of winter and continue through summer
• ✔ Safe to leave the flowers – they don’t drain energy like with other carnivorous plants
• ✔ Terrarium & collector favourite – warm, semi-shaded conditions with dry-ish soil
• ✔ Orchid and succulent friendly – thrives in the same growing conditions
• ✔ Great for Pings on Rocks! Join our workshop to learn how to mount yours beautifully

🧠 How Do Butterworts Work?

Even though they look like little succulents, Pinguicula ehlersiae is a true carnivorous plant. The leaves glisten with sticky mucilage that traps small flying insects — especially muggies and fungus gnats that are drawn to the light in terrariums.

Once caught, the plant slowly digests its prey and absorbs nutrients through the leaf surface. While they’re not a standalone pest control solution, they’re definitely satisfying to watch in action — and offer a clever, natural bonus in mixed setups.

📦 How It Ships

• 🌱 Bareroot – carefully packed with roots protected, ships without soil
• 🪴 Recommended mix: Butterwort PROmix™ or sphagnum moss for terrariums, trays or rock mounting
• 📸 Exact plant pictured – only one available

🕗 What to Expect in Winter?

Like many Mexican butterworts, Pinguicula ehlersiae forms a tiny resting rosette in winter with non-carnivorous leaves. During this time, it still flowers freely — most plants begin blooming in late winter and continue through the warm season.

ℹ️ Learn more about winter dormancy and what do expect

🌟 One Available · Collector’s Item

This is a one-off release from our personal BCP imports — you'll receive the exact plant pictured. Location Data plants are rarely offered. Ships bareroot and ready to pot or mount. Don’t miss out on this miniature gem!

Ordering

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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
• 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!