Utricularia flaccida is an interesting species of Terrestrial Bladderwort with extremely long, branched flower stalks with flared yellow flowers. The leaves are a bright green and often branch at the ends creating a unique appearance. It also produces odd droplets of dew just that line the stem just below the flower. This species is native to Brazil and is easy to grow.
Plants are potted in 2.5”x 2.5”x 3.5” pots and will be a clump of leaves spreading from the center of the pot. Plants will be flowering sized, but may or may not be flowering at the moment.
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
Climate: Adaptable to any mild climate. Temperatures between 50-90F are best.
Light: Part Sun, Bright Shade or 10W-15W per sq ft LED light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water only. Use the tray method to keep the soil constantly moist and do not allow it to dry out.
Soil: 50% Peat Moss: 50% Perlite/Sand. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Feed with MaxSea fertilizer diluted to 1/4 tsp per gallon every month or use Dynagro fertilizer at roughly 200ppm. Lightly spray the leaves but do not overfeed.
Utricularia flaccida is an interesting species of Terrestrial Bladderwort with extremely long, branched flower stalks with flared yellow flowers. The leaves are a bright green and often branch at the ends creating a unique appearance. It also produces odd droplets of dew just that line the stem just below the flower. This species is native to Brazil and is easy to grow.
Plants are potted in 2.5”x 2.5”x 3.5” pots and will be a clump of leaves spreading from the center of the pot. Plants will be flowering sized, but may or may not be flowering at the moment.
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
Climate: Adaptable to any mild climate. Temperatures between 50-90F are best.
Light: Part Sun, Bright Shade or 10W-15W per sq ft LED light.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water only. Use the tray method to keep the soil constantly moist and do not allow it to dry out.
Soil: 50% Peat Moss: 50% Perlite/Sand. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Feed with MaxSea fertilizer diluted to 1/4 tsp per gallon every month or use Dynagro fertilizer at roughly 200ppm. Lightly spray the leaves but do not overfeed.
