Acclimating a Pinguicula from a Sealed Lowes Cube to Open Air and Proper Potting

Acclimation Schedule (1-2 Weeks)

1. Day 1: Open lid ¼; place under fluorescent light (12 inches).
2. Daily: Increase opening; mist if leaves curl.
3. Day 7-14: Remove lid; repot into 1:1:2 peat:vermiculite:perlite (or 1:2 peat:perlite) in 4-inch pot.
4. Keep in shallow water tray (≤1 inch).
5. Move to east/south window with 2+ hours direct sun.

Leaf Loss Is Normal

Older leaves often curl and die during acclimation. New growth will be adapted. Sacrifice old leaves if needed.

Video Resource

Watch "Ask the Carnivorous Plant Guys" Episode 4 (Mar 17) for visual guide on P. primuliflora.