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title: "When is the best time to divide a pinguicula? I bought this one, so I…"
description: "When is the best time to divide a pinguicula? I bought this one, so I could divide it and give one to my brother. I'm a bit confused on when one can divide a…"
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community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "Pik"
published: "2026-03-25T20:44:08.816735Z"
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# When is the best time to divide a pinguicula? I bought this one, so I…

_Posted by Pik on 2026-03-25_

When is the best time to divide a pinguicula? I bought this one, so I could divide it and give one to my brother. I'm a bit confused on when one can divide a ping.

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## 2 comments

### 🌺 Thai Jade 🌺 commented on 2026-03-26

I’ve always heard the best time to divide them is when it is in it’s succulent stage.

### Tim commented on 2026-03-26

Mine isn’t big enough to split yet, but I learned this from perplexity:

The best time to divide a Pinguicula is usually in late winter to early spring, just as it’s coming out of its succulent/resting phase and starting to make new carnivorous leaves. At that point the rosettes are easier to separate, and the plant tends to recover faster.

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