Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Pinguicula vulgaris, Pinguicula moranensis, Pinguicula alpina
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
Damp Places, Fens, Gravels, meadows, Moist Soils, shores, Shores of rivers or lakes, springs, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Circular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Cough, Throat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
PINGUICULA
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
Butterwort
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
Butterwort plant
In German
Kermesbeere
Fettkraut Pflanze
In French
POKEBERRY
plante Butterwort
In Spanish
Pokeberry
planta butterwort
In Greek
POKEBERRY
φυτό Butterwort
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
planta Butterwort
In Polish
alkiermes
Butterwort roślin
In Latin
pokeberry
Butterwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Phytolacca
Pinguicula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Pokeberry and Butterwort
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and Butterwort? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and Butterwort. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and Butterwort doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and Butterwort has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pokeberry and Butterwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and Butterwort
Season and care of Pokeberry and Butterwort is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and Butterwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and Butterwort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterwort is Acidic.
Pokeberry and Butterwort Physical Information
Pokeberry and Butterwort physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Butterwort height is 152.40 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and Butterwort are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Butterwort flower color: Not Available
- Butterwort leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pokeberry and Butterwort
Care of Pokeberry and Butterwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterwort pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.