Pinguicula gigantea • Giant Mexican Butterwort • Best Carnivorous Plants Clone

Collector’s Overview

This exceptional Pinguicula gigantea is a rooted clone originating from Kamil Pásek’s renowned Best Carnivorous Plants (BCP) collection in the Czech Republic. Imported directly and fully acclimised to South African conditions, this plant is strong, established and ready for long-term success in your collection.

As the largest butterwort species in the world, P. gigantea can reach an impressive ±30 cm across, developing broad, glistening leaves that stay carnivorous throughout the year. This makes it one of the most reliable and consistently attractive Pinguicula species — perfect for display on windowsills, in paludariums and in larger terrarium environments.

This clone also produces beautiful purple flowers and carries strong breeding value thanks to its known BCP lineage. Collectors often choose gigantea as a parent plant for hybridising because of its size, vigour, predictable traits and impressive floral genetics. Whether added to a breeding project or kept purely as a display plant, this specimen offers exceptional collector value.

The plant listed is the exact plant you will receive, offered as a once-off Cultivo Exclusive. With a reliable lineage, flower potential and excellent hybridising value, this clone is highly sought-after among serious collectors.

Growing Information

This is an intermediate-growing Pinguicula that thrives in a wide range of setups: a bright north-facing windowsill, a large terrarium or paludarium, or outdoors in bright, semi-shade. Butterworts are naturally forgiving and adapt quickly, making them suitable for both beginner growers and advanced collectors.

Shipping & Potting

Your plant is shipped bare-root for safe transport and easy handling. Simply mount or pot it up using Pinguicula PROmix™ or your preferred well-draining butterwort mix. Plants are carefully wrapped to ensure a safe, healthy arrival.

This is a collector-only release and with just one available, it will not be repeated once sold.

Quick FAQ

Does Pinguicula gigantea go dormant?

No. Unlike many Mexican butterworts, P. gigantea stays carnivorous all year. It may shrink slightly in winter, but it does not form a succulent rosette. This makes it one of the easiest and most consistent Pinguicula species to grow.

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Quick FAQ

Why Pargo and not PUDO?

We partner with Pargo because it’s part of our approved fragile-goods courier network. Parcels are kept indoors at local shops and businesses, protected from heat, sunlight and weather until collection — ideal if you prefer to collect at your convenience or aren’t home during the day.

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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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