Bladderwort Seeds – Long-Leaf

Bring a touch of natural wonder to your water garden or pond with Bladderwort Seeds – Long-Leaf Variety, a fascinating aquatic carnivorous plant known for its slender leaves and unique underwater traps. This plant helps maintain ecological balance by feeding on small aquatic organisms, making it a natural water purifier and an intriguing addition to any aquatic setup.

The Long-Leaf Bladderwort is admired for its delicate yellow blooms that float gracefully above the water surface. It’s a low-maintenance species that thrives in nutrient-poor, still water environments, making it ideal for water gardens, aquariums, or wetland areas.

Features:

• Unique aquatic carnivorous plant that naturally controls small aquatic pests.

• Long, slender leaves with efficient underwater traps.

• Produces delicate yellow flowers during the growing season.

• Ideal for ponds, aquariums, and wetland gardens.

• Low-maintenance and environmentally friendly water purifier.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Utricularia australis (Long-Leaf Bladderwort)

• Plant Type: Aquatic carnivorous perennial

• Common Name (U.S.): Bladderwort

• Growth Habit: Submerged aquatic with floating flowers

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Nutrient-poor, sandy, or peaty aquatic substrate

• Water Type: Freshwater (still or slow-moving)

• Temperature Range: 60°F to 85°F (15°C to 29°C)

• Germination Time: 14–21 days under warm, moist conditions

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): 5–10

• Season:

  • Sowing Season: Spring to early summer (March to June)

  • Flowering Season: Late summer (July to September)

• Plant Height: 6 to 12 inches (15–30 cm)

• Lifespan: Perennial, returns each season under proper aquatic care