Troubleshooting
Pinguicula primuliflora problems — and how to fix them
Pinguicula primuliflora (Pinguicula primuliflora) 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.
Drying out
This evergreen species has no dry dormancy and rots or shrivels if it dries; keep it standing in shallow water all year.
Loss of stickiness
Dull, non-sticky leaves usually mean too little light or low humidity; improve brightness and air moisture to restore the dewy mucilage.
Crown rot
Stagnant water, dense soil or buried crowns can rot the rosette; use an airy wet mix and keep the crown at the surface.
Fungus gnats and mould
Constant wetness can encourage mould or algae on the media surface; ensure good light and airflow and refresh water with clean RO/rain water.
Prevent pinguicula primuliflora problems before they start
Most pinguicula primuliflora issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Looking for pinguicula primuliflora in general rather than its problems? Read the full pinguicula primuliflora care guide — light, water, soil and feeding.
Pinguicula primuliflora problems — FAQ
Why is my pinguicula primuliflora drying out?
This evergreen species has no dry dormancy and rots or shrivels if it dries; keep it standing in shallow water all year.
Why is my pinguicula primuliflora loss of stickiness?
Dull, non-sticky leaves usually mean too little light or low humidity; improve brightness and air moisture to restore the dewy mucilage.
Why is my pinguicula primuliflora crown rot?
Stagnant water, dense soil or buried crowns can rot the rosette; use an airy wet mix and keep the crown at the surface.
Why is my pinguicula primuliflora fungus gnats and mould?
Constant wetness can encourage mould or algae on the media surface; ensure good light and airflow and refresh water with clean RO/rain water.