Utricularia longifolia

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Utricularia longifolia
COMMON NAME: Bladderwort.

PLACE OF ORIGIN: Brazil, South America

GENERAL INFO: Utricularia longifolia is a terrestrial/lithophytic bladderwort from South America. It is known to possess some of the largest leaves in the genus, and also produces large orchid-like flowers. Sold in a 3 inch pot.
CULTIVATION REQUIREMENTS:
WATER: U. longifolia does best kept permanently wet, utilizing the tray method in drier conditions. Use low TDS or distilled/ RO water.

SOIL/MEDIUM: U.longifolia is considered a terrestrial but requires a loose mix. In natures this species is often found growing within gravel or rocky soils. Use a 70/30 perlite peat mix when repotting/ separating for propagation.

LIGHT: The more light given to Utricularia the more flowers you can expect throughout the year. The species can tolerate full sun or full spectrum LED grow lights for 18 hours a day. They also thrive on a sunny windowsills, but you should expect less flowers.

FERTILIZATION: We recommend using MAXSEA brand fertilizer for all carnivorous plants, as these sensitive plants respond very well to this brand. The plants will naturally catch soil dwelling micro-organisms but maxsea fertilizer can be applied to the foliage and soil. Fertilize once every 2 weeks in spring and summer, and once a month in winter. Never let fertilizer touch flowers!