About
A small, semi-aquatic or terrestrial bladderwort from Asia, forming a low carpet of narrow, grass-like, bright green leaves with submerged bladder traps, and bearing bright violet-purple, two-lipped flowers on slender stems in spring and summer. An attractive carnivorous plant popular for aquatic containers and warm glasshouse bog gardens.
About the genus
Utricularia can be aquatic, terrestrial or epiphytic, insectivorous annuals or perennials with linear to kidney-shaped leaves bearing bladders to trap insects, and solitary or racemose, 2-lipped flowers held above water level
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.