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Bladderwort

Also known as

통발

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Utricularia australis

Genus

Utricularia

Family

Lentibulariaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Bladderwort

💦 Water

How often to water your Bladderwort

Bladderwort needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Bladderwort in your home

Bladderwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Bladderwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bladderwort in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bladderwort

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bladderwort: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bladderwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Bladderwort prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Bladderwort Water Frequency →

Bladderwort Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bladderwort requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Bladderwort Light Requirements →

Bladderwort Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bladderwort is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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🪴 Soil

Bladderwort is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Bladderwort →

Best Pots for Bladderwort →

When and How to Successfully Repot Bladderwort →

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💩 Fertilizer

Bladderwort should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Bladderwort →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bladderwort can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Bladderwort Temperature Tolerance →

Bladderwort Hardiness Zones →

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.