Sun bladderwort (Utricularia chrysantha) is a carnivorous plant with delicate yellow flowers and fascinating underwater traps for small aquatic organisms.
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 scorch leaves.
Keep moist
100% intensity
Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water. Maintain consistently wet soil.
Peat, Sand, Sphagnum Moss
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 20-28°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Avoid drafts.
Aquatic
50% intensity
Rarely needed
10% intensity
Carnivorous plant, obtains nutrients from prey. If necessary, use highly diluted fertilizer very sparingly.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Utricularia chrysantha thrives in consistently moist conditions, mimicking its boggy native habitat. Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water to prevent mineral buildup.
Allow the soil to remain wet but not waterlogged, typically achieved by standing the pot in a shallow tray of water.
Pruning is generally not required for Utricularia chrysantha. Remove any dead or decaying foliage promptly to prevent fungal issues.
Overgrown specimens can be divided during repotting to manage their size and encourage vigorous new growth.
Propagation is most commonly achieved through division of established plants during repotting. Small plantlets can also be separated carefully.
In some cases, seed propagation is possible but is a slower and more challenging method for enthusiasts.
Repot Utricularia chrysantha every 1-2 years, preferably in spring. Use a well-draining, nutrient-poor medium such as a mix of sphagnum peat moss and perlite or horticultural sand.
Ensure the new pot is slightly larger to accommodate its spread.
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Where Sun Bladderwort (Utricularia chrysantha) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lentibulariaceae |
| Genus | Utricularia |
| Species | Utricularia chrysantha |
Similar in genus Utricularia
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