Utricularia praelonga
$14.95
Ease to Grow: Easy
Dormancy: No
Native Range: Tropical S. America
Zones: 8-11 (6-12)
Utricularia praelonga, is a perennial, terrestrial bladderwort with both long grass like leaves, and shorter more typical strap shaped leaves. It prefers sandy peat that is constantly moist and occasional flooding. The bladders form in the soil, and catch microorganisms, like nematodes and ciliates. The flowers are bright yellow and often in small groups. Keep from freezing. It is great in a terrarium, and does well on the window sill, and in the greenhouse.
Height: 1+"
Plant Type: Perennial, Tropical
Soil: Lower Bog Mix
Light: Bright to partial bright indoors, full sun outdoors
Use: Grows well on the window sill, greenhouse and terrariums.
