Pinguicula moranensis Pulled Rootless: Recovery and Fertilizer Fix

During dead-leaf removal, a P. moranensis came out rootless. Grower placed leaves on soil for propagation. Conditions: 32W cool-white fluorescent (11 hrs), daily light misting with fertilizer.

Recovery

• Push crown back into soil. It will re-root.
• Leaf pullings often strike—standard propagation method.

Critical Corrections

1. Fertilizer: Monthly, not daily. ¼ tsp/gal orchid fertilizer, foliar spray every 2–4 weeks. Daily feeding burns roots.
2. Misting: Stop. Mexican butterworts rot if leaves stay wet. Water soil only.

With reduced fertilizer and dry leaves, the plant and pullings will recover quickly.