Bladderwort 'Utricularia parthenopipes'

Utricularia parthenopipes - Carniutr36a

Utricularia parthenopipes
Utricularia parthenopipes
Utricularia parthenopipes
Utricularia parthenopipes
Utricularia parthenopipes
Utricularia parthenopipes

Normal to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Carnivorous

5 cm
7 cm
Bladderwort 'Utricularia parthenopipes'

Utricularia parthenopipes - Carniutr36a

Bladderwort parthenopipes (Utricularia parthenopipes) is a small charming bladderwort species from the Brazilian state Bahia. Utricularia parthenopipes is easy to take care of and its size makes it ideal to fill that colourless spot in your terrarium.

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Plant information: Bladderwort 'Utricularia parthenopipes'

Bladderwort parthenopipes (Utricularia parthenopipes) is endemic to Brazil, meaning it can only be found there. Utricularia parthenopipe grows there in wet soil along water streams. Despite its size, this species is a striking plant thanks to its many purple flowers. The look of the flower of Utricularia parthenopipes similar to mino orchid flowers and grow from green stems. The upper petal is purple with a white lip and a yellow spot below it. The narrow leaves, hiding the traps, look like grass. Utricularia parthenopipes is an annual plant.

Height
5 cm
Width
7 cm
Araflora info
Botanical
Adult height
5-10 cm
Adult width
10 cm
Flower colour
White
Plant type
Carnivorous
Growth habit
Marsh plant
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
South Amerika
Product type
Plant
Properties
Special
Flowering period
Jan-July
Altitude range
500-1500 m
Plant care: Bladderwort 'Utricularia parthenopipes'

Bladderwort parthenopipes (Utricularia parthenopipes) needs a humid environment due to its origin. This should be 80%. Aim for a temperature around 28⁰C to 30⁰C in the summer and a temperature around 20⁰C during winter. A light spot results in a rich blossoming. Water Utricularia parthenopipes using mineral poor water, like rainwater. This carnivore needs moist soil constantly and can be put under water every now and then. The substrate is ideally a mixture of peat and perlite. You can find this and other components in our ‘Plant Accessories’ section.

Care
Normal
Place
Indoor
Daytime humidity
60-100%
Air circulation
Yes
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
Prune dead stalks
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<7
Soil type
peat
Watering tips
No-water spraying
Watering
High
Watering tips
Standing in water
Max temperature
30 °C
Artificial light height
0-20cm
Fertilise
none
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
15-25 °C
Nighttime temperature
10-20 °C