Description
FEATURE. This plant has an attractive rosette shape, with leaves that are covered in a unique sticky substance resembling butter..FLOWER. The flowers of butterworts are held far above the rest of the plant by a long stalk. The single, long-lasting flowers are zygomorphic, with two lower lip petals. The calyx has five sepals, and the petals are arranged in a two-part lower lip and a three-part upper lip. Most butterwort flowers are blue, violet or white, often suffused with a yellow, greenish or reddish tint..EASY INDOOR CARE. The Mexican Butterwort is an ideal choice for indoor gardening due to its ability to survive well in indirect sunlight. You can place it on a windowsill or in a well-lit room, just make sure it receives some natural light without direct sun exposure..EASY TO GROW. They're an easy-to-grow carnivorous plant provided you give them good light and pure water. As a perk, if they're happy they'll flower once or twice a year too..PLANTING TIP. The Mexican Butterwort plant requires a moist environment to thrive and is often found growing in wetlands, bogs, and on the edges of streams. It prefers partial shade but can tolerate some direct sunlight.
