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

This chunky-leaved Mexican butterwort is a favourite among orchid collectors, terrarium growers, and anyone battling fungus gnats — and it’s easy to see why. Pinguicula Gigantea × Moctezumae combines beauty and function in one compact plant: sticky, glistening leaves trap muggies and other tiny flyers that annoy your plants.

Vibrant leaves, soft pink flowers, and bug-munching skills to match, this hybrid thrives in bright indoor light, under artificial grow lights, or in terrarium setups. It also looks incredible in paludariums or mounted displays — yes, pings on rocks are totally a thing! Bonus: bugs are drawn to the light, so this ping practically feeds itself 😎

🌱 Select your size from the menu and we’ll send you a healthy, hungry plant from our current batch. Originally imported from Christian Klein in Germany, this hybrid has grown in popularity across South Africa — and thanks to our careful growing process, we’re able to offer a variety of well-established sizes to suit your setup.

🪴 Plant Personality

• Hybrid: Pinguicula Gigantea × Moctezumae – a cross between the giant, oval-leaved gigantea (up to 30cm!) and the elegant, thin-leaved moctezumae
• Growth Style: Rosette-forming carnivorous plant with succulent-like leaves
• Flowers: Soft pink blooms appear at the end of winter once mature and will continue regularly
• Best Spot: Indoor windowsills, terrariums, paludariums, and semi-shade outdoor areas

🌿 Size & Growth

• Current Sizes Available: 3–5cm • 6–9cm • 12–15cm leafspan
• Mature Size: Up to 20cm+ leafspan
• Growth Season: Active from late spring through summer
• Dormancy: Growth slows in winter and the leaves become smaller — but thanks to its gigantea parent, this hybrid stays leafy and does not form the tight succulent rosette typical of most Mexican butterworts
  
  

📦 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
• ❄️ Leaves remain visible in winter – no tight dormancy rosette
• 🪰 No feeding required – it catches its own snacks!
• 🌿 Great for beginners, collectors, and terrarium enthusiasts

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

📦 Quick FAQs

Why is my butterwort sent bareroot?

Butterworts have shallow, sensitive roots — and over the years, we’ve found that shipping them without soil is the safest way to avoid rot and prevent damage. They’re quick to pot up and settle in beautifully once they arrive.

When will I receive my plant?

Orders are processed within 24 hours on weekdays. Estimated delivery appears below the ADD TO CART button based on your location.

Will my plant be safe during shipping?

Absolutely! Each plant is wrapped with care using our deluxe packaging method, backed by Cultivo’s Alive Arrive Guarantee.

Ordering

• 🛒 Website items are available online only – We ship anywhere in South Africa
• ⏳ Processing Time – Paid orders are usually processed within 24 hours on weekdays and shipped within 2-3 days (Monday to Friday)

Payment

• 🔒💳 Secure Payments – Pay via Yoco, Payfast, EFT or Buy Now, Pay Later (Happy Pay)
  

Delivery

• 🚚 Delivery Options – Full tracking available with Pargo and door-to-door courier. Pickup and Local delivery within Gauteng available
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• 💰 Shipping Rates from R139 – Get a free, instant estimate using the shipping calculator on the cart page before checking out! This rate covers all packaging materials and actual delivery costs—what you see is what you pay - no hidden fees!
• ✨ Free Shipping on all orders over R2000

• 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!