How to prune gypsicola butterwort

Year-round for dead leaves only. Gently remove dead outer leaves by pulling them free or snipping at the base. Avoid disturbing the tight winter rosette, which will naturally expand back into carnivorous leaves in spring.

Rarely — as needed only. Pinguicula gypsicola needs virtually no pruning. Like most Mexican butterworts, it cycles between a summer carnivorous rosette and a compact winter succulent-leaf rosette. Simply remove dead or blackened leaves as they appear. Do not cut back the winter succulent leaves — they are the plant's dormancy structure.

Gently remove dead outer leaves by pulling them free or snipping at the base. Avoid disturbing the tight winter rosette, which will naturally expand back into carnivorous leaves in spring.