Mexican Butterwort Dormancy: Watering, Timing, and Duration

Natural Dormancy Process

• Keep soil just moist; little to no tray water.
• Plants signal readiness: large leaves die back, succulent winter rosette forms in center.
• Once large leaves are gone, stop watering. Occasional light misting is fine.
• After ~2 months (or late spring), resume watering.

Species Differences

P. laueana and P. moctezumae almost always go dormant. P. moranensis often skips dormancy if conditions stay favorable.

Don't Force It

Let plants decide. Forcing dormancy on newly repotted plants adds stress. Keep P. moranensis moist; it will self-regulate.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com