About
A terrestrial bladderwort that can be recognised by its spurred white flower that typically bears two distinct lobes above or "bunny ears" and is marked with pale blue on the lower lobes. Like other species, its carnivorous nature stems from the capture of micro-organisms by minute bladders on underground stems.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeSand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Bogs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Native toTemp S Africa
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass grow in pots of peat substitute mixed with sand or perlite. Water using rain or pure water. Stand pots in a few centimetres of water to keep permanently moist. See carnivorous plant cultivation
PruningNo pruning required. Deadhead
PropagationPropagate by division or propagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free