Lesser bladderwort
Utricularia minor
Lesser bladderwort is an aquatic carnivorous plant that must be kept submerged or in permanently saturated, nutrient-poor water — never let it dry out. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers soft, slightly acidic water free of fertilizers. This is a specialist plant best suited to pond enthusiasts or carnivorous plant collectors with a dedicated aquatic setup.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Maintain Standing Water At All Times • Keep Submerged Or In A Consistently Waterlogged Container With 1-4 Inches Of Water Above The Substrate
Soil pH
6.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)
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