{"title":"Plants for Fungus Gnats","description":"\u003cp\u003eFungus gnats breed in damp potting mix and the adults spend their short lives drifting between your pots. Carnivorous plants catch those adults on sticky leaves, all day, without traps to refill or anything to spray. It is how these plants feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery plant on this page traps gnats. Which one to pick comes down mostly to leaf area, covered below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to realistically expect.\u003c\/strong\u003e A butterwort is population control, not extermination. It removes adults before they lay the next generation, which shrinks the population over the following weeks. It cannot reach larvae already in your soil, so for a heavy infestation let the top of the mix dry between waterings and run yellow sticky cards at the same time. One rosette per plant shelf is a sensible ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich one to pick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf area is what matters. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinguicula-aphrodite\"\u003ePinguicula 'Aphrodite'\u003c\/a\u003e has the most, with arching leaves up to 10 inches, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinguicula-gigantea-x-moctezumae\"\u003eP. gigantea × moctezumae\u003c\/a\u003e is next at around 8 inches. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinguicula-johanna\"\u003e'Johanna'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pinguicula-pirouette\"\u003e'Pirouette'\u003c\/a\u003e are compact, cheaper, and easy for a first plant; two small plants spread across a shelf often catch more than one large plant in a corner. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/drosera-capensis-red\"\u003ered Cape sundew\u003c\/a\u003e does the same job with dew instead of mucilage and wants a wetter pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe full write-up, including where to place a plant for the most captures and how to keep the leaves sticky, is in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pinguicula-for-fungus-gnat-control\"\u003eusing Pinguicula to control fungus gnats\u003c\/a\u003e. General care is in the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/care\"\u003ecare guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pinguicula-johanna","title":"Pinguicula 'Johanna'","description":"\u003cp\u003eP. agnata × debbertiana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium Mexican butterwort hybrid registered by Christian Weinberger in 2010. 'Johanna' is one of those rare cultivars that delivers on every front: vigor, color, and ease of care. Under strong light, rosettes transition from soft green to a rich cherry-pink, each leaf glistening with dewy mucilage that doubles as a natural pest trap for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pinguicula-for-fungus-gnat-control\"\u003efungus gnats\u003c\/a\u003e and other small insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prolific bloomer with elegant purple flowers, detailed veining, and a bright yellow-white throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLive, rooted Pinguicula 'Johanna' shipped bare root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect to full sun; thrives under grow lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist with distilled or rain water during carnivorous phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 to 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining carnivorous mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e May enter succulent phase with smaller, tight leaves; reduce watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 'Johanna' a good first carnivorous plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's vigorous, colors up readily, and forgives imperfect watering. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/choosing-your-first-mexican-butterwort\"\u003efirst-butterwort guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares it with the other easy cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get the cherry-pink coloring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight. The rosette stays soft green in dimmer conditions and shifts to pink as light increases. A bright windowsill or a spot under grow lights will do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mexican Pinguicula are non-toxic, and the leaves only catch small insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner-friendly. Pet-safe. 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One of the smaller species, which makes it a good fit for windowsills, terrariums, and tight grow spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heterophyllous species produces two distinct leaf forms: a summer rosette of 20 to 30 glistening, glandular carnivorous leaves that trap \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pinguicula-for-fungus-gnat-control\"\u003efungus gnats\u003c\/a\u003e and other tiny insects, and a tight, succulent winter rosette during dormancy. Flowers are purple with delicate veining and have the unique ability to close at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLive, rooted Pinguicula debbertiana shipped bare root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 to 2 inches in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect to full sun; tolerates more light than most Mexican pings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist with distilled or rain water during carnivorous phase; dry out during winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining mineral mix (perlite, pumice, peat, sand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms tight succulent rosette; reduce watering significantly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in a terrarium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, provided there's airflow. At 1 to 2 inches it's the smallest plant we grow, but stagnant, fully sealed enclosures invite rot. A vented terrarium or an open windowsill both work well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a species harder to grow than a hybrid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eP. debbertiana is a little more particular about its winter rest than the beginner hybrids. Let it dry out properly when the succulent rosette forms and it's straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mexican Pinguicula are non-toxic, and the leaves only catch small insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact grower. Pet-safe. 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'Pirouette' can grow year-round without dormancy if kept warm, though it may produce a succulent phase in cooler conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks well on windowsills, under grow lights, or in terrariums. Very easy to propagate from \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pinguicula-leaf-pulling-propagation\"\u003eleaf pullings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLive, rooted Pinguicula 'Pirouette' shipped bare root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 inches across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect to partial sun; more light means more pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distilled or rain water, keep soil moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 80%, adapts to typical household conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining mix of perlite, peat, and sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional; grows year-round if kept warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 'Pirouette' a good first carnivorous plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's the one we hand to first-timers. It tolerates ordinary household humidity and forgives imperfect watering. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/choosing-your-first-mexican-butterwort\"\u003efirst-butterwort guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares it with the other easy cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it really help with fungus gnats?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The sticky leaves trap adult gnats continuously, which shrinks the population over time. It won't reach larvae already in your soil, so pair it with drier topsoil between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mexican Pinguicula are non-toxic, and the leaves only catch small insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner-friendly. Pet-safe. 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It stays leafy year-round and simply slows down in cooler months, so it looks good through winter when other pings shrink back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than the compact cultivars. Mature plants reach around 8 inches across, so give it a wider pot and room on the shelf. Care is otherwise the same as the smaller butterworts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe around pets and children?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Mexican Pinguicula are non-toxic, and the leaves only catch small insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner-friendly. Pet-safe. 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In spring and summer it puts out sticky, glandular carnivorous leaves that catch small insects like \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pinguicula-for-fungus-gnat-control\"\u003efungus gnats\u003c\/a\u003e. Come winter, it pulls back into a tight succulent rosette. Flowers are white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat beginner plant. Hard to kill, easy to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/pinguicula-leaf-pulling-propagation\"\u003epropagate from the winter leaves\u003c\/a\u003e, and does well on a windowsill or under grow lights. 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