Pinguicula "Dusky Heart"

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Pinguicula "Dusky Heart"

Pinguicula Dusky Heart is a striking hybrid butterwort known for its soft green rosettes edged with subtle dusky tones that deepen under good light. Likely originating from Mexican Pinguicula lineage, this cultivar combines vigor with refined beauty. Its broad, gently rounded leaves form tidy rosettes that glisten with sticky mucilage—quietly trapping fungus gnats while adding a calm, sculptural presence to any plant space. Easygoing and reliable, Dusky Heart is a joy to grow whether you’re new to carnivorous plants or expanding a seasoned collection.

🌱 Why You’ll Love It

• Carnivorous leaves that naturally catch small insects

• Smooth, rounded rosettes with gentle dusky edging in good light

• Grown with care by Ping & Bloom

• A rewarding, low-stress plant for both new and experienced growers

🧬 Plant Profile

• Leaf Color: Soft green with subtle dusky / pinkish edging

• Rosette Size (Mature): Medium

• Flower Color: Typically soft purple to lavender (seasonal)

• Dormancy: Mild winter phase

• Growth Habit: Clumping

💧 Care Snapshot

• Light: Bright, indirect light or gentle sun

• Water: Mineral-free water (distilled or RO); keep media lightly moist

• Soil: Well-draining carnivorous plant mix

• Temperature: Typical indoor temperatures are suitable

⭐ Care Level
🟢 Beginner Friendly