Overview
Aldrovanda vesiculosa is a plant with a floating habit in the genus Aldrovanda, part of the Droseraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aldrovanda vesiculosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include aquatic carnivorous plant. It is native to Amur, Assam, Bangladesh, Belarus, Botswana, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central European Russia, Chad, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, India, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Manchuria, Mongolia, New South Wales, North Caucasus, Northern Territory, Northwest European Russia, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Primorye, Queensland, Romania, Rwanda, South European Russia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, Western Australia and Zambia.
About
Aldrovanda vesiculosa is a floating, aquatic carnivorous plant with deciduous foliage. It prefers full sun in a sheltered, south-facing position and grows in loamy, acidic substrate that is moist but well-drained. It is rated H5 in the UK and is most active through spring and summer.
About the genus
Aldrovanda is a genus of carnivorous plants encompassing one extant species: the waterwheel plant. It also covers numerous extinct taxa.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aldrovanda
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Aldrovanda vesiculosa size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Floating
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Aquatic carnivorous plant
- Native to
- Amur, Assam, Bangladesh, Belarus, Botswana, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central European Russia, Chad, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, India, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Manchuria, Mongolia, New South Wales, North Caucasus, Northern Territory, Northwest European Russia, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Primorye, Queensland, Romania, Rwanda, South European Russia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, Western Australia, Zambia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aldrovanda vesiculosa
- Propagation
- Turions
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aldrovanda vesiculosa?
Aldrovanda vesiculosa prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aldrovanda vesiculosa need?
Aldrovanda vesiculosa grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Aldrovanda vesiculosa hardy in the UK?
Aldrovanda vesiculosa has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Aldrovanda vesiculosa?
Turions.