Utricularia calycifida is a terrestrial bladderwort native to South America. It produces large leaves with purplish veins that spread easily through sphagnum moss by way of stolons. The subterranean traps of Utricularia are the fastest of all carnivorous plants and can capture prey in less than one millisecond. U. calycifida is a good candidate for terrariums and window sills. See additional information below.
Description
Size and packing method: Plants are shipped as 1 inch plugs of soil. Upon arrival, the plug will need to be planted in a larger container. Each plug contains multiple young plants.
Growing requirements
Mature size: Leaves can reach up to 2 inches across
Light: Shade
Soil: Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix or long fiber sphagnum moss
Feeding: Traps will feed on small organisms in the soil, but occasional foliar feeding with diluted Maxsea fertilizer can also be beneficial
Humidity: 60-90%
Water: Keep soil wet at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 60-90°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Mark (verified owner) –
The plug arrived safely and very healthy looking. It was also quite large and I was able to split it in two! I can’t wait for it to fill in.
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Jeremiah H. (verified owner) –
This is another small but cool one
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Patricia (verified owner) –
The plant was in great shape and the packing very well done. I planted it right away and I always hold my breath that I planted it right.
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Willim Allen (verified owner) –
Love the look of them. I’m sure that once I get them planted in their forever hom, they will grow like crazy
William White (verified owner) –