Pinguicula ehlersiae 'Cotton Candy' – Live Pink Mexican Butterwort

A Tiny Rosette with a Colorful Personality Meet Pinguicula ehlersiae 'Cotton Candy', a miniature Mexican butterwort with gently curled leaves and green foliage that can develop a soft pink blush under suitable lighting. During active carnivorous growth, its sticky leaves capture tiny insects such as fungus gnats and fruit flies—bringing a fascinating touch of nature to your windowsill or grow-light collection. Why You’ll Love It • Beautiful foliage — A delicate rosette with green-to-pink tones that change with growing conditions. • Naturally carnivorous — Sticky leaves catch small insects during active carnivorous growth. • Compact charm — A small-space addition to a bright windowsill or plant shelf with grow lights. • A flowering surprise — Mature plants can produce vivid magenta blooms above the foliage. What You’ll Receive • One live Pinguicula ehlersiae 'Cotton Candy' • Approximate plant width: 1–1.5 inches — Individual size and shape vary naturally. • A protective plastic container for the plant • A nursery pot and separately packaged growing medium The plant is shipped unpotted. Planting is required upon arrival. Its delicate leaves are protected inside the plastic container during transit. Most Plants Are Green When Shipped Your plant will most likely arrive green rather than pink. With suitable lighting, it may gradually develop a pink blush as it adjusts and grows. To encourage coloration, provide bright, indirect light or a full-spectrum LED grow light. Around 12–14 hours of grow-light exposure per day can be a starting point, but adequate light intensity matters too; ordinary room lighting may not be sufficient. Increase light exposure gradually after arrival, follow your grow light manufacturer’s placement guidance, and avoid sudden exposure to intense light or hot midday sun. Color varies with season and growing conditions. Pink coloration is not guaranteed, and healthy plants may remain partly or mostly green. Planting & Care Made Clear Our step-by-step guide shows what arrives in your package, how to plant your butterwort, and how to care for it after arrival. 👉 View the Unboxing, Planting & Care Guide For ongoing care, use distilled, reverse osmosis, or clean rainwater and keep the growing medium lightly moist during active growth without leaving it waterlogged. If your plant develops a smaller, succulent-like rosette, reduce watering and allow the medium to become drier between waterings. Please Note Each living plant is unique. Flowers are not guaranteed at delivery. Mature plant, bloom, and color-progression images show possible appearance rather than the exact plant you will receive. Images labeled AI-generated are illustrative references. Add a little color, curiosity, and carnivorous charm to your collection.