Utricularia parthenopipes
$15.95
Ease to Grow: Easy
Dormancy: No
Native Range: Tropical Bahia in Brazil
Zones: 8-11 (6-12)
Utricularia parthenopipes, is a perennial, terrestrial bladderwort which shows a delightful display of small, but colorful flowers. It prefers sandy peat that are constantly moist and can spread quickly. The tiny bladder traps form in the soil, and catch small critters, like nematodes. The flowers are bright white with orange marking and an upper violet lobe. They are very pretty. It can flower throughout the year. It is great in a terrarium.
Height: 1/2+"
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.
