Utricularia alpina (Shipped Bare-Root)

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Utricularia alpina is one of the true showstoppers of the bladderwort world. This epiphytic species grows naturally in mossy pockets on trees and rocks throughout Central and South America, and it rewards good care with tall spikes of large, orchid-like white flowers that stop people in their tracks. Like all epiphytic bladderworts, this one traps prey underground with tiny bladder traps hidden in the moss around its roots, catching microscopic soil life instead of insects on leaves. It is a slower grower than a flytrap or sundew, but the payoff at bloom time is hard to beat. Quick Care Guide: Epiphytic Utricularia Media: pure long fiber sphagnum moss. Never a peat-perlite mix. These roots want moss to run through. Moisture: keep the moss constantly damp, not soggy. Do not let it dry out, even briefly. Light: bright indirect light. Some morning sun is fine, but avoid harsh midday exposure. Humidity: high humidity helps a lot. A terrarium or greenhouse setup will outperform an open windowsill. Water: distilled or rainwater only, same as every other carnivorous plant in the collection. Note: Shipped bare-root. Pot and media sold separately, see my pre-filled sphagnum moss pots if you want a ready to go home for it. Show more