Utricularia reniformis

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Utricularia reniformis.

COMMON NAME: Bladderwort.

PLACE OF ORIGIN: South America

GENERAL INFO: Utricularia reniformis offered in in two forms. “Enfant terrible” is a smaller variation while the typical form is one of the largest tropical Utricularia. The larger form typically grows in water filled bromeliad leaves while Enfant terrible prefers wet grasses or moss patches. This species is extremely vigorous and produces tall, orchids-like flowers and large bladders.

CULTIVATION REQUIREMENTS:
WATER: Epiphytic Utricularia do best in well drained containers. Keep the medium wet, utilizing the tray method in drier conditions.

LIGHT: The more light given to Utricularia the more flowers you can expect throughout the year. The species can tolerate full sun or full spectrum LED grow lights for 18 hours a day. They also thrive on a sunny windowsills, but you should expect less flowers.

FERTILIZATION: We recommend using MAXSEA brand fertilizer for all carnivorous plants, as these sensitive plants respond very well to this brand. The plants will naturally catch soil dwelling micro-organisms but maxsea fertilizer can be applied to the foliage and soil. Fertilize once every 2 weeks in spring and summer, and once a month in winter. Never let fertilizer touch flowers!

Available plants come in 2.5 inch pots of spagnum/firbark