Troubleshooting
Pinguicula 'Aphrodite' problems — and how to fix them
Pinguicula 'Aphrodite' (Pinguicula 'Aphrodite') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Overwatering in dormancy
The compact winter rosette rots if kept wet. Cut watering and stop tray-standing once the rosette tightens and leaves stop producing mucilage.
Stretched leaves and few flowers
Too little light reduces stickiness and bloom. Provide bright light or a grow light to keep the rosette tight and free-flowering.
Soil or fertiliser burn
Rich compost or any root feed kills the roots. Use only a lean mineral carnivorous mix.
Surface algae and moss
Constant moisture plus bright light grows green crust on the medium. Top-dress with grit or sand and improve ventilation.
Prevent pinguicula 'aphrodite' problems before they start
Most pinguicula 'aphrodite' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for pinguicula 'aphrodite' in general rather than its problems? Read the full pinguicula 'aphrodite' care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Pinguicula 'Aphrodite' problems — FAQ
Why is my pinguicula 'aphrodite' overwatering in dormancy?
The compact winter rosette rots if kept wet. Cut watering and stop tray-standing once the rosette tightens and leaves stop producing mucilage.
Why is my pinguicula 'aphrodite' stretched leaves and few flowers?
Too little light reduces stickiness and bloom. Provide bright light or a grow light to keep the rosette tight and free-flowering.
Why is my pinguicula 'aphrodite' soil or fertiliser burn?
Rich compost or any root feed kills the roots. Use only a lean mineral carnivorous mix.
Why is my pinguicula 'aphrodite' surface algae and moss?
Constant moisture plus bright light grows green crust on the medium. Top-dress with grit or sand and improve ventilation.