New Forest Bladderwort (Utricularia bremii) is a carnivorous aquatic plant native to Europe, known for its delicate flowers and submerged traps.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid prolonged direct sun which can overheat the substrate.
Consistently Moist
100% intensity
Use only distilled, rainwater, or RO water. Keep substrate perpetually damp.
Peat, sand, or sphagnum moss
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C during the day, with a slight drop at night. Avoid extreme heat or cold.
Aquatic
50% intensity
None Required
0% intensity
As a carnivorous plant, it catches its own food. Fertilizing will harm the plant.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Utricularia bremii requires consistently moist conditions. Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water to prevent mineral buildup. The substrate should never be allowed to dry out.
Overwatering is generally not an issue as long as good air circulation is maintained to prevent stagnation.
Pruning is typically not necessary for Utricularia bremii. If the plant becomes excessively overgrown or develops dead/unhealthy foliage, you can gently remove these parts with sterile scissors.
Focus on maintaining good air circulation and preventing the spread of any potential issues.
Propagation is most commonly achieved through division or stolon cuttings. Gently separate smaller plantlets from the main rosette or take cuttings from the creeping stems (stolons).
Both methods can be done when the plant is actively growing, usually during the warmer months.
Repotting is infrequent and usually only necessary when the plant outgrows its container or the substrate degrades, typically every 2-3 years. Use a nutrient-poor, acidic mix like sphagnum moss or peat mixed with sand.
Avoid disturbing the root system excessively.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of New Forest Bladderwort (Utricularia bremii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lentibulariaceae |
| Genus | Utricularia |
| Species | Utricularia bremii |
Similar in genus Utricularia
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