Pinguicula Guatemala | Butterwort | Care Guide and Pro Tips - Delivery from Toronto across Canada - JOMO Studio

2.25" Pot

Pet Friendly

Pinguicula Guatemala

$35

Medium - Bright

When top quarter dry

Medium

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Size:

2.25" Pot

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Pinguicula Guatemala, commonly known as the Guatemala Butterwort, is a fascinating carnivorous plant admired for its broad, flattened rosettes of sticky leaves and its ability to shift appearance with the seasons. In bright light, the foliage can take on a soft reddish cast, while in lower light it remains pale green with gently curled edges. During the warm, wet months, the plant produces large, glossy, carnivorous leaves that efficiently trap small insects. In winter, it transitions into a smaller, succulent-like rosette, giving it year-round visual interest and making it an excellent choice for collectors and curious beginners alike.

What to expect

The plant comes with a default nursery pot. The nursery pot is usually 0.5" - 1" smaller than stated to fit into the same size decorative pot. Washable Paper Planter Bags are sold separately.

As with all living things, no two plants are alike. There is some natural variation in size, shape, and characteristics. We make every effort to bring you a plant that as closely as possible matches the plant as it appears on our website, in the size you have chosen, and have a good potential to happily grow in your home.

Carbon-neutral delivery

All of our deliveries are carbon neutral.

In store shopping and free local pick up available at our store located at 21A Bathurst St, Toronto.

Free local delivery* available within City of Toronto and surrounding areas including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Scarborough.

Shipping options are available for plants and planters that are 7" or smaller to all provinces in Canada. We ship out on every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) for orders placed by Saturday midnight.

Winter safe packaging

We check the destination weather for each package to make sure they arrive safely with whatever it takes. Complimentary heat packs and insulations are included to protect your plants from cold damage when mailing in a box, if weather requires.

Visit us in person

All of our plants available online are also available at our downtown Toronto store. Feel free to visit us and explore our green oasis for more inspiration and a firsthand look at our diverse collections. Our team is there to answer any questions and help with all your plant needs, whether you're shopping online or in-store.

Pinguicula Guatemala

2.25" Pot

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$35

Care Guide

How to take care of Pinguicula Guatemala

Sun: Indirect

Pinguicula Guatemala should not be in a position to see the sun directly, although early morning or late evening sun is fine. Filtered sunlight through a sheer curtain is best and most homes are comprised primarily of indirect sunlight. The best spot for them is where they do not see the sun during the majority of the day but still get bright, indirect light.

Light: Medium - Bright

Pinguicula Guatemala will thrive in bright light, but also can tolerate medium light. A good medium-light place in your home would be in the middle of a room that has a regular size window. They can be placed anywhere between the middle of the room and the window. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.

Water: When top quarter dry

Allow the top quarter of the soil to dry before watering Pinguicula Guatemala again. This usually takes about 3 - 4 days in an average home environment. It will vary depending on the time of year, your environment and lighting conditions. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity: Medium

Pinguicula Guatemala will do well in average humidity environments but will appreciate a little bit of humidity if provided, give them a mist daily or get a humidifier.

Pet Friendly

You can feel comfortable having Pinguicula Guatemala around your home in the potential case where your pet feels like nibbling on it. However, we typically recommend keeping your pets from eating any of your houseplants.

Plant Bio

About Pinguicula Guatemala

Botanical Name: Pinguicula sp. Guatemala

Common Name: Pinguicula Guatemala, Guatemala Butterwort

Origin: Central America (Guatemala region)

Plant Story

Introducing the Pinguicula guatemala, a quietly fascinating butterwort that celebrates adaptability, rhythm, and the wisdom of seasonal change. With its shifting forms and soft coloration, it symbolizes flexibility, balance, and the beauty of knowing when to expand and when to rest.

This graceful species forms broad, flattened leaves in a pale, soothing green, each one edged with a subtle curl that gives the rosette a relaxed, open presence. In strong light, the foliage can take on a warm reddish cast, adding depth and character to its appearance. During the growing season, its large, sticky carnivorous leaves spread outward to form rosettes over three inches across, glistening gently as they do their quiet work.

What makes Pinguicula guatemala especially intriguing is its seasonal transformation. In summer, it produces expansive, moisture-loving carnivorous leaves, thriving in damp, loose, peaty soils and open shade. As winter arrives and conditions dry, it gracefully shifts into a more compact, succulent form with smaller, non-carnivorous leaves — a natural pause that reflects the importance of rest and conservation.

Thriving across a wide range of conditions, this butterwort teaches a powerful lesson in resilience: growth doesn’t always look the same year-round, and change is not a setback — it’s a strategy.

Calm, responsive, and quietly intelligent, Pinguicula guatemala rewards observation and patience, offering a living example of how adaptability leads to longevity.

Welcome the Pinguicula guatemala into your collection, and let it inspire you with its symbolism of balance, flexibility, and seasonal wisdom. It’s not just a plant; it’s a reminder that thriving means knowing when to grow boldly — and when to gently turn inward.

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Pinguicula Guatemala