Utricularia cf. vulgaris

Family: Lentibulariaceae

Genus: Utricularia

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Growth Rate

Fast

Usage

Background

Floating

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-30°C(opt: 22°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L

Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L

Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L

Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

Description

Utricularia vulgaris, or common bladderwort, is native to Europe, Northern Africa, and temperate Asia. It forms long rootless stems underwater in ponds and pools, with finely ramified "leaves" bearing numerous bladder traps and yellow flowers that resemble snapdragons above the waterline during summer. Its inflorescence distinguishes it from other Utricularia species, such as Utricularia australis.