About Pinguicula lusitanica L.
Description: Pinguicula lusitanica, also called P. lusitanica, usually forms rosettes 3–5 centimetres (1.2–2.0 in) across. It is a perennial plant that sometimes acts as an annual, as it may die after just one growth season. It flowers just months after germinating and produces large amounts of seed, making it somewhat weedy for carnivorous plant growers. Its flowers are small, pale pink with a yellow centre, and funnel-shaped. It self-pollinates to ensure growth returns the following year. Cultivation: Pinguicula lusitanica grows easily in most environments, as long as it is not directly exposed to the sun and is kept wet with rainwater. It feeds on any small insects including gnats, fruit flies, ants, small moths, and small mosquitos. Many carnivorous plant growers consider Pinguicula lusitanica an easy plant to grow, and it is a good candidate as a beginner carnivorous plant.
