Sudden Decline of Pinguicula moctezumae: Rot Risk from Standing Water

Robert's P. moctezumae (from SNW open house) flowered, then rapidly declined—leaves dying, no replacements. Grown indoors under fluorescents in standing water tray. Other Mexican pings fine in water.

Diagnosis: Rot from Overwatering

• P. moctezumae is very prone to rot if kept too wet.
• May be entering dormancy, but rapid decline suggests rot.

Rescue

1. Salvage healthy tissue.
2. Repot in larger pot (holds moisture more evenly, dries faster at surface).
3. Let soil dry slightly between waterings.

Other Mexican pings tolerate water trays; moctezumae is the exception.