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Pruning guide

How to prune pinguicula 'tina'

Best time
Any time dead leaves appear; avoid disturbing rosette during winter transition
How often
Rarely; remove dead leaves as they accumulate
Technique
Peel or gently snip fully dead outer leaves away from the rosette. Never cut living sticky leaves in the summer form or the tight succulent leaves in winter.

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Pruning pinguicula 'tina' — FAQ

When should I prune pinguicula 'tina'?

Any time dead leaves appear; avoid disturbing rosette during winter transition. Peel or gently snip fully dead outer leaves away from the rosette. Never cut living sticky leaves in the summer form or the tight succulent leaves in winter.

How often does pinguicula 'tina' need pruning?

Rarely; remove dead leaves as they accumulate. Pinguicula 'Tina' is a compact Mexican butterwort hybrid that needs almost no pruning. Remove leaves only once they have fully dried and lost their glistening, sticky surface. The plant shifts between a carnivorous summer rosette and a tight succulent-like winter rosette — do not cut the succulent leaves; let the transition happen naturally.

How do you prune pinguicula 'tina'?

Peel or gently snip fully dead outer leaves away from the rosette. Never cut living sticky leaves in the summer form or the tight succulent leaves in winter.