Bladderwort 'Utricularia alpina'

Utricularia alpina - Carniutr01a

Utricularia alpina
Utricularia alpina flower
Utricularia alpina
Utricularia alpina
Utricularia alpina ‘Flower’

Normal to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Carnivorous

10 cm
7 cm
Bladderwort 'Utricularia alpina'

Utricularia alpina - Carniutr01a

Bladderwort alpina (Utricularia alpine) is an orchid-like flowering, epiphytic plant that is true carnivorous plant. The exotic flowers of this Utricularia are relatively large and really striking. Belowground near the roots the Utricularia alpine has snares to catch and digest small insects.

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Plant information: Bladderwort 'Utricularia alpina'

Bladderwort alpina (Utricularia alpina) is an indigenous plant from the North of South-America and from the Antilles. This type of Utricularia is epiphytic and therefore does not grow in the soil but on other plants. It is successfully cultivated in plant containers. You can grow Utricularia alpina indoors on a window-sill or in a plant display case with artificial light. The flowers are large in relation to the plant itself; they develop from the tall flower stalks. The flowers that grow yellow spot in the middle. The snares used by the plant to catch insects are small and for the most part belowground.

Height
10 cm
Width
7 cm
Araflora info
Botanical
Adult height
8-15 cm
Adult width
10 cm
Flower colour
White
Plant type
Carnivorous
Growth habit
Epifytical
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
South Amerika
Product type
Plant
Flowering period
Jan-July
Altitude range
500-2000 m
Plant care: Bladderwort 'Utricularia alpina'

Bladderwort alpina (Utricularia alpine) thrives in a light area with high humidity. While it prefers being in full light, it should not be exposed to direct sunlight, as this can be too harsh. The ideal temperature range for Utricularia alpine is between 10°C and 30°C (50°F - 86°F), so room temperature is usually sufficient. This carnivorous plant requires a moist soil mixture, but its roots should not be kept constantly submerged in water. A soil mix of 3:1 peat and sand works best for optimal growth. With the right care, Utricularia alpine can flourish even without additional insect feeding, making it a relatively low-maintenance plant as long as it is provided with the right light, humidity, and soil conditions.

Care
Normal
Place
Indoor
Daytime humidity
60-100%
Air circulation
Yes
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
Prune dead stalks
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<7
Soil type
peat
Watering tips
Water spraying
Watering
High
Watering tips
Free draining mixture
Watering tips
Water spraying
Watering tips
Watering from above
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
10 °C
Artificial light height
10-40 cm
Fertilise
none
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
15-25 °C
Nighttime temperature
10-20 °C