Description
Utricularia pubescens is a unique and beautiful Terrestrial Bladderwort. The flowers have a purple upper lip, with a light purple lower corolla characterized by a dark purple oval with a yellowish center. Also unique to this species are the leaves which are circular and peltate (stem attached to the underside like it’s holding a shield). This is one of my favorite terrestrial species and for some reason the flowers make me think of a cute little ghosts. Still uncommon in collection but easy to grow.
This species is found in tropical Latin America, India, and central Africa where its exact flower shape and color can vary quite a bit. However nearly all forms seem to have the purple spot and the peltate leaves.
Plant will come potted in a 2.5”x2.5”x3.5” pot. The plants may or may not be flowering when shipped (I will pack as carefully as possible to try to preserve any flowers). They will grow to fill out the pot under good conditions.
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
Growing Information
Climate: Temperatures of 60-95F at all humidity levels.
Light: Part Sun or at least 10W-15W per sq ft LED light. This species can tolerate brighter light and seems to be fine.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Keep the soil constantly wet and do not allow it to dry out. This species does best for me with good drainage and shallow trays.
Soil: 50% Peat Moss: 50% Sand/Perlite. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Feed with MaxSea or Dynagro fertilizer diluted to 1/4 tsp per gallon (or roughly 200-400ppm) every month. Lightly spray the soil but do not overfeed, especially in undrained containers.
Description
Utricularia pubescens is a unique and beautiful Terrestrial Bladderwort. The flowers have a purple upper lip, with a light purple lower corolla characterized by a dark purple oval with a yellowish center. Also unique to this species are the leaves which are circular and peltate (stem attached to the underside like it’s holding a shield). This is one of my favorite terrestrial species and for some reason the flowers make me think of a cute little ghosts. Still uncommon in collection but easy to grow.
This species is found in tropical Latin America, India, and central Africa where its exact flower shape and color can vary quite a bit. However nearly all forms seem to have the purple spot and the peltate leaves.
Plant will come potted in a 2.5”x2.5”x3.5” pot. The plants may or may not be flowering when shipped (I will pack as carefully as possible to try to preserve any flowers). They will grow to fill out the pot under good conditions.
WINTER SHIPPING: Cold winter temperatures (<40F) require heat packs which will be automatically included with the shipment if necessary.
Growing Information
Climate: Temperatures of 60-95F at all humidity levels.
Light: Part Sun or at least 10W-15W per sq ft LED light. This species can tolerate brighter light and seems to be fine.
Water: Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water. Keep the soil constantly wet and do not allow it to dry out. This species does best for me with good drainage and shallow trays.
Soil: 50% Peat Moss: 50% Sand/Perlite. Rinse media with distilled or reverse osmosis water to remove excess salts.
Feeding: Feed with MaxSea or Dynagro fertilizer diluted to 1/4 tsp per gallon (or roughly 200-400ppm) every month. Lightly spray the soil but do not overfeed, especially in undrained containers.
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