Saving a Rotting Pinguicula primuliflora: Soil Aeration Is Key

Saving a Rotting Pinguicula primuliflora: Soil Aeration Is Key

Your butterwort is likely P. primuliflora. Blackening outer leaves + unhealthy center = rot from waterlogged, airless soil. Store-bought pure peat is often the culprit.

Rescue Attempt

• Repot in 1:1:1 peat/perlite/sand for drainage.
• Top-water only; keep barely damp.
• Allow surface to dry slightly between waterings.
• Remove flowers to reduce stress.

Reality Check

Once center rot is visible, survival is unlikely. But the repot gives a slim chance.

Ideal Conditions

Bright light (south window), no extreme heat. Dappled sun is fine. Focus on leaf color: green = good; pale/yellow = too much sun.