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sun bladderwort (Utricularia chrysantha)

Utricularia chrysantha, commonly known as Sun bladderwort, is a fascinating carnivorous plant. It features delicate, often submerged or terrestrial leaves and produces vi

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Sunlight

Bright Indirect Light

Watering

Consistently Moist

Soil

A nutrient-poor, acidic mix such as sphagnum peat moss and perlite or sand.

Temperature

Warm

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Rarely

Care Requirements

Light

Bright Indirect Light

Prefers bright, indirect sunlight to encourage flowering and healthy growth.

Water

Consistently Moist

Keep the substrate consistently moist, mimicking its natural boggy habitat.

Soil

A nutrient-poor, acidic mix such as sphagnum peat moss and perlite or sand.

Temperature

Warm

Ideal temperatures range from 18-25°C (64-77°F).

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Rarely

Carnivorous plants obtain nutrients from prey; fertilization is generally not required and can be harmful.

Plant Overview

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Spread

Indefinite

Growth Rate

Moderate

Optimal Sunlight Lux

7000

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Synonyms
Enskide barbata (R.Br.) Raf.
Enskide chrysantha (R.Br.) Raf.
Enskide flava (R.Br.) Raf.
Utricularia barbata R.Br.
Utricularia flava R.Br.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLentibulariaceae
  • genusUtricularia
  • speciesUtricularia chrysantha
Toxicity

Toxic for pets

No

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