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Utricularia striatula (Utricularia striatula)

Utricularia striatula is a tiny carnivorous plant with delicate flowers, found in wet habitats. It has small bladder-like traps.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist.

Soil

Requires nutrient-poor, acidic, and well-draining soil, such as a mix of peat moss, sand, and perlite.

Temperature

Moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Does not require fertilization.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist.

Use distilled or rainwater.

Soil

Requires nutrient-poor, acidic, and well-draining soil, such as a mix of peat moss, sand, and perlite.

Temperature

Moderate temperatures.

Avoid extremes.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Does not require fertilization.

Captures prey for nutrients.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.02-0.05 m

Spread

0.1-0.2 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Melonura striatula (Sm.) Barnhart
Utricularia anthropophora Ridl.
Utricularia glochidiata Wight
Utricularia harlandii Oliv. ex Benth.
Utricularia orbiculata Wall. ex A.DC.
Utricularia philetas R.D.Good
Utricularia rosulata Benj.
Utricularia taikankoensis Yamam.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLentibulariaceae
  • genusUtricularia
  • speciesUtricularia striatula
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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