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Utricularia cf. vulgaris

Family: Lentibulariaceae
Genus: Utricularia

Difficulty

Easy

Light

Medium to High

Usage

Background
Floating

Ideal Conditions

Temperature

4-30°C(opt: 22°C)

CO2

10-40mg/L

pH

5-8

Nutrients

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.

Utricularia cf. vulgaris

Growth Rate

Fast

Nitrate (NO3): 10-50mg/L
Phosphate (PO4): 0.1-3mg/L
Potassium (K): 5-30mg/L
Iron (Fe): 0.01-0.5mg/L

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