About
A terrestrial bladderwort from South America with large, kidney-shaped (reniformis) leaves held above the substrate and showy violet-blue flowers with a pale throat borne on erect racemes in spring and summer. One of the most ornamental bladderworts, it requires moist, peaty, humid conditions in a warm glasshouse.
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.