Utricularia breviscapa (Utricularia breviscapa)
Utricularia breviscapa is a carnivorous plant with specialized bladder traps, found in aquatic or terrestrial habitats, capturing tiny prey.
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light.
Watering
Keep consistently moist to waterlogged.
Soil
Nutrient-poor, acidic substrate like peat, sphagnum moss, or sand. Avoid soils with added fertilizers.
Temperature
Warm temperatures are preferred.
Habitat
Aquatic, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Do not fertilize the soil.
Care Requirements
Bright, indirect light.
Avoid direct hot sun.
Keep consistently moist to waterlogged.
Avoid letting the substrate dry out.
Nutrient-poor, acidic substrate like peat, sphagnum moss, or sand. Avoid soils with added fertilizers.
Warm temperatures are preferred.
Ideal range 18-25°C.
Aquatic, Greenhouse
Do not fertilize the soil.
Nutrients are obtained from prey.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Aquatic
Plant Category
Foliage
Plant Place Type
Groundcover
Plant Environment
Aquatic, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.01-0.05 m
Spread
0.1-0.2 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear to filiform
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderLamiales
- familyLentibulariaceae
- genusUtricularia
- speciesUtricularia breviscapa
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No