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Utricularia

Genus

Also called bladderworts, Bladderwort

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Utricularia
Photo: Johann Georg Sturm (Painter: Jacob Sturm) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Typeperennial

“low, spreading carnivorous perennial” — How to Propagate Bladderwort? Stem Cuttings | Growli

Days to maturity90–180 days

“📅 Days to maturity: Variable; flowering can occur 3-6 months after establishment” — How to Grow Bladderwort — LizPlants

LightBright, indirect light

“☀️ Sun: Bright, indirect light; 4-6 hours of filtered sunlight daily.” — How to Grow Bladderwort — LizPlants

WaterKeep constantly moist to wet; aquatic species must remain submerged in distilled water or rainwater.

“💧 Keep constantly moist to wet; aquatic species must remain submerged in distilled water or rainwater.” — How to Grow Bladderwort — LizPlants

Hardiness zonesVaries by species; tropical species prefer zones 9-11, temperate species thrive in zones 4-8

“Varies by species; tropical species prefer zones 9-11, temperate species thrive in zones 4-8” — How to Grow Bladderwort — LizPlants

Spacing6–12 in

“📏 Spacing: 6-12 inches (depending on species and growth habit) inches” — How to Grow Bladderwort — LizPlants

Propagationseed, division of rhizomes

“🌱 Planting depth: Surface sowing for seeds; barely covered or scattered on soil/water surface.” — How to Grow Bladderwort — LizPlants

IndoorsUtricularia serves as a captivating houseplant for specialized indoor gardens, terrariums, and aquariums.

“🏠 Indoor Botanical Display” — How to Grow Bladderwort — LizPlants

Companionssundews (drosera spp.), pitcher plants (sarracenia spp.), butterworts (pinguicula spp.), sphagnum moss, venus flytraps (dionaea muscipula)

“Plant with: Sundews (Drosera spp.) Pitcher plants (Sarracenia spp.) Butterworts (Pinguicula spp.) Sphagnum moss Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula)” — How to Grow Bladderwort — LizPlants

Keep away fromfertilized plants, tap water-dependent plants, terrestrial plants requiring rich soil, predatory aquatic insects

“Avoid planting near: Fertilized plants Tap water-dependent plants Terrestrial plants requiring rich soil” — How to Grow Bladderwort — LizPlants

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