How much sunlight does my Eastern purple bladderwort need?

Eastern purple 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Eastern purple bladderwort?

Eastern purple 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.

Should I fertilize my Eastern purple bladderwort?

Eastern purple 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!

What is the growth pattern for Eastern purple bladderwort?

Eastern purple bladderwort grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Eastern purple bladderwort

Q: Is Eastern purple bladderwort easy to care for?

Eastern purple bladderwort is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Eastern purple bladderwort?

Eastern purple 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.

About Eastern purple bladderwort

Eastern purple bladderwort is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Eastern purple bladderwort likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Eastern purple bladderwort belongs to the utricularia genus, and is native to Eastern Canada and the Central and Eastern United States.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Utricularia purpurea

Genus

Utricularia

Family

Lentibulariaceae

Order

Lamiales

How to care for Eastern purple bladderwort

Water

How often to water your Eastern purple bladderwort

Eastern purple 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

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Eastern purple bladderwort in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Eastern purple bladderwort: 1ft from a window

Eastern purple bladderwort love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Eastern purple bladderwort does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Eastern purple bladderwort

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Eastern purple 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 Eastern purple bladderwort after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Eastern purple bladderwort is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern