Separating a Pinguicula 'Aphrodite' Offset: Wait for Size

Pat's new P. 'Aphrodite' arrived with a baby plant. Asked whether to separate after acclimation and how.

Leave It—Clumps Look Great

Separation isn't necessary. Butterworts naturally clump attractively. The mother plant buffers the offset from environmental fluctuations, accelerating its growth. If separating, wait until the offset is larger. Unpot the whole plant and gently tease roots apart. Small divisions grow slower.