Utricularia geminiscapa
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Utricularia geminiscapa

Hidden-Fruit Bladderwort · Hiddenfruit bladderwort · Hidden-fruited Bladderwort · Twin-stemmed Bladderwort · Paired Bladderwort

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
29
Observations
11

Description

Source: leafsnap

Utricularia geminiscapa, the hiddenfruit bladderwort, is a perennial, medium-sized species of aquatic bladderwort. This species occurs naturally in the northeastern United States and Canada with one record from British Columbia in Western Canada. A small population is present near Westport in New Zealand where the species is thought to have recently naturalized- it was first recorded in this area in 1975.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Hidden-fruit bladderwort is native to habitats with abundant sunlight, such as open bogs and sunny wetlands. It favors full sun but can also tolerate partial sunlight.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Hidden-fruit bladderwort prefers moderate temperatures, roughly the same range that most people find comfortable. It does best in conditions that are neither very hot nor very cold. The primary problem with high temperatures is the risk of sunburn, so providing some shade in summer is recommended to prevent excessive heat. When temperatures fall, Hidden-fruit bladderwort becomes dormant. If continuous growth is wanted, higher winter temperatures must be maintained. Frost can damage the plant and should be avoided.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot 2-3 years

When repotting Hidden-fruit bladderwort, select a pot 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) larger with good drainage. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring or fall, making sure the root ball sits slightly below the rim of the flower pot. Water thoroughly after repotting and place in a warm spot with indirect sunlight.

Suggested frequency: 2-3 years
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Genus
Utricularia
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
10 cm to 15 cm
Mature Spread
5 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Fall

Tags (5)

Common Names (8)

en Hidden-Fruit Bladderwort
en Hiddenfruit bladderwort
en Hidden-fruited Bladderwort
en Twin-stemmed Bladderwort
en Paired Bladderwort
en Paired-scape Bladderwort
en Two-flowered Bladderwort
en Two-scaped Bladderwort