Propagating Pinguicula moranensis 'mexicana' via Leaf Pullings

A New Zealand grower (winter) has P. moranensis 'mexicana' with both summer and winter leaves. Asks how to propagate.

Dormancy Care

Keep drier: no water tray, barely moisten soil. As photoperiod increases, increase water until dormancy breaks.

Leaf Pullings

Uproot plant (few roots in dormancy). Pull 2–3 healthy leaves (they detach easily). Lay flat on same soil mix, keep moist. Humidity dome helps if <40–50% RH. Leaves stay alive weeks, form buds at base (3+ plantlets per leaf possible). Adult plant recovers fine.

Alternative: Natural Division

Wait for dormancy break, grow a year. Plant divides at base; separate when half adult size with good roots.

Non-Dormancy Culture

Grow indoors under strong light (6000+ lumens, 8 inches), keep just moist, water when tray dry and top soil slightly dry. Avoid standing water to prevent rot.