Product Description
Overview
Utricularia Arenaria is a captivating carnivorous plant species admired for its delicate, violet-hued flowers and compact growth. Native to Africa, this small terrestrial bladderwort thrives in moist conditions, making it a stunning addition to terrariums, bog gardens, or exotic plant collections.
Key Features
- Produces unique, small violet or white flowers
- Fascinating carnivorous plant suitable for collectors
- Thrives in moist or boggy environments
- Compact growth, perfect for terrariums or pots
- Easy to cultivate with minimal maintenance
Specifications
- Common Name: Terrestrial Bladderwort
- Botanical Name: Utricularia arenaria
- Plant Type: Carnivorous Perennial
- Flower Color: Pale violet to white
- Height: 2–5 inches
- Sunlight: Partial shade to indirect light
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained peat-based mix (no fertilizers)
- Water Requirement: High – prefers distilled or rainwater
- Blooming Season: Spring to summer
- Special Features: Non-GMO, carnivorous, suitable for terrariums
- USDA Zones: 9–11
Planting and Growing Instructions
- Sowing Time: Start seeds in spring or early summer.
- Soil Preparation: Use a mix of sphagnum peat and sand.
- Sowing Depth: Surface sow; do not cover seeds.
- Temperature: Maintain 70–80°F (21–27°C).
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist using distilled or rainwater.
- Light: Provide bright, indirect sunlight.
