Utricularia graminifolia
Description
Utricularia graminifolia is an amphibious bladderwort that can grow submerged in water or in soggy soil. The flowers are a mix of blue, purple, and pink and is one of the few species with blue coloration! The leaves are long and pointed and a bright green color. Underground, it has hundreds of little carnivorous traps that feed on tiny insects and other microscopic animals. The traps are some of the most complex structures in the plant kingdom!
As a terrestrial bladderwort, it grows on the surface of wet soil and quickly spreads with its thin, lateral stems. Utricularia graminifolia is native to Southeast Asia and grows in mild climates.
Plants are potted in 2.5”x 2.5”x 3.5” pots and will be a clump of leaves spreading from the center of the pot.
Note: Because this species prefers waterlogged conditions, the soil will only be halfway up the pot to allow it to grow waterlogged in a shallow tray.
Growing Information
Climate: Adaptable to any mild climate. Temperatures between 50-90F are best. It grows well in low to high humidity as long as the soil is wet.
Light: Part Sun or at least 10W per sq ft LED light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Keep the soil very wet to waterlogged and do not allow it to dry out. Utricularia graminifolia seems to grow best when very wet.
Soil: 50% Peat Moss: 50% Perlite/Sand. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts. Never use peat moss with fertilizer.
Feeding: Feed with MaxSea fertilizer diluted to 1/4 tsp per gallon every month or use Dynagro fertilizer at roughly 200ppm. Lightly spray the leaves but do not overfeed.
Description
Utricularia graminifolia is an amphibious bladderwort that can grow submerged in water or in soggy soil. The flowers are a mix of blue, purple, and pink and is one of the few species with blue coloration! The leaves are long and pointed and a bright green color. Underground, it has hundreds of little carnivorous traps that feed on tiny insects and other microscopic animals. The traps are some of the most complex structures in the plant kingdom!
As a terrestrial bladderwort, it grows on the surface of wet soil and quickly spreads with its thin, lateral stems. Utricularia graminifolia is native to Southeast Asia and grows in mild climates.
Plants are potted in 2.5”x 2.5”x 3.5” pots and will be a clump of leaves spreading from the center of the pot.
Note: Because this species prefers waterlogged conditions, the soil will only be halfway up the pot to allow it to grow waterlogged in a shallow tray.
Growing Information
Climate: Adaptable to any mild climate. Temperatures between 50-90F are best. It grows well in low to high humidity as long as the soil is wet.
Light: Part Sun or at least 10W per sq ft LED light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Keep the soil very wet to waterlogged and do not allow it to dry out. Utricularia graminifolia seems to grow best when very wet.
Soil: 50% Peat Moss: 50% Perlite/Sand. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts. Never use peat moss with fertilizer.
Feeding: Feed with MaxSea fertilizer diluted to 1/4 tsp per gallon every month or use Dynagro fertilizer at roughly 200ppm. Lightly spray the leaves but do not overfeed.
Description
Utricularia graminifolia is an amphibious bladderwort that can grow submerged in water or in soggy soil. The flowers are a mix of blue, purple, and pink and is one of the few species with blue coloration! The leaves are long and pointed and a bright green color. Underground, it has hundreds of little carnivorous traps that feed on tiny insects and other microscopic animals. The traps are some of the most complex structures in the plant kingdom!
As a terrestrial bladderwort, it grows on the surface of wet soil and quickly spreads with its thin, lateral stems. Utricularia graminifolia is native to Southeast Asia and grows in mild climates.
Plants are potted in 2.5”x 2.5”x 3.5” pots and will be a clump of leaves spreading from the center of the pot.
Note: Because this species prefers waterlogged conditions, the soil will only be halfway up the pot to allow it to grow waterlogged in a shallow tray.
Growing Information
Climate: Adaptable to any mild climate. Temperatures between 50-90F are best. It grows well in low to high humidity as long as the soil is wet.
Light: Part Sun or at least 10W per sq ft LED light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Keep the soil very wet to waterlogged and do not allow it to dry out. Utricularia graminifolia seems to grow best when very wet.
Soil: 50% Peat Moss: 50% Perlite/Sand. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts. Never use peat moss with fertilizer.
Feeding: Feed with MaxSea fertilizer diluted to 1/4 tsp per gallon every month or use Dynagro fertilizer at roughly 200ppm. Lightly spray the leaves but do not overfeed.