Butterwort (Pinguicula primuliflora) Old Leaves Browning: Normal Aging

Pinguicula primuliflora

Totally Normal

Your plant is P. primuliflora (curved new leaves confirm it). Older leaves naturally brown, dry, and die as new ones form. The curved new leaves producing dew = healthy active growth.

Action

Trim off brown/papery leaves. No need to keep them. The plant focuses energy on new growth automatically.

Care Check

• Your light (6500K, 2000 lumens, 3–6") is adequate.
• Distilled water + pure peat = correct.
• P. primuliflora likes wetter conditions than Mexican pings — tray method works.