Long-leaved bladderwort
Utricularia longifolia
Long-leaved bladderwort
- Endemic to eastern Brazil
- Terrestrial or lithophytic
- Lanceolate leaves up to 12 cm long
- Produces violet flowers up to 6 cm wide
- Thrives at 15-30 °C, high humidity
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Description
Utricularia longifolia, a large bladderwort species, is endemic to eastern Brazil and grows in areas with a seasonally dry tropical climate. It inhabits permanently moist locations as a terrestrial plant or lithophyte (on rocks). This carnivorous plant prefers an acidic, nutrient-poor substrate like peat in cultivation, which should be kept constantly moist to wet. Temperatures should always remain above 10 °C to ensure optimal growth.
In a terrarium, long-leaved bladderwort can serve as a highlight, producing striking violet flowers up to 6 cm wide. The plant's lanceolate leaves can reach a length of about 12 cm, and its long creeping stems quickly cover larger areas. The plant can also stand in 1 to 4 cm deep water, with fluctuating water levels promoting flower formation. The plant requires no dormancy, thus enlivening the terrarium with its interesting foliage and magnificent flowers all year round.
Profile
| Utricularia longifolia | |
| Cultivation Options | Terrestrial or lithophytic in moist substrate |
| Growth Height | Lanceolate leaves up to approx. 12 cm long, creeping stems |
| Temperature | Always above 10 °C, optimal temperature 15 - 30 °C |
| Humidity | Moist to wet substrate, fluctuating water levels promote flower formation |
| Light Requirements | Moderate to intense light, suitable for full sun and partial shade |
| Watering | Moist to wet substrate, plant can also stand in up to 1 - 4 cm of water |
| Fertilisation | No fertilisation required, use nutrient-poor substrate |
| Propagation | By dividing the stems or seeds |
| Suitable for | Small to medium terrariums, as a focal point or group planting |
| Cultivation Options |
| Terrestrial or lithophytic in moist substrate |
| Growth Height |
| Lanceolate leaves up to approx. 12 cm long, creeping stems |
| Temperature |
| Always above 10 °C, optimal temperature 15 - 30 °C |
| Humidity |
| Moist to wet substrate, fluctuating water levels promote flower formation |
| Light Requirements |
| Moderate to intense light, suitable for full sun and partial shade |
| Watering |
| Moist to wet substrate, plant can also stand in up to 1 - 4 cm of water |
| Fertilisation |
| No fertilisation required, use nutrient-poor substrate |
| Propagation |
| By dividing the stems or seeds |
| Suitable for |
| Small to medium terrariums, as a focal point or group planting |
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