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Utricularia, commonly and collectively called the bladderworts, They occur in fresh water and wet soil as terrestrial or aquatic species across every continent except Antarctica. Utricularia are cultivated for their flowers, which are often compared with those of snapdragons and orchids, especially amongst carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
All Utricularia are carnivorous and capture small organisms by means of bladder-like traps. Terrestrial species tend to have tiny traps that feed on minute prey such as protozoa and rotifers swimming in water-saturated soil. The traps can range in size from 0.2 mm to 1.2 cm. Aquatic species, such as U. vulgaris (common bladderwort), possess bladders that are usually larger and can feed on more substantial prey such as water fleas (Daphnia), nematodes and even fish fry, mosquito larvae and young tadpoles. Despite their small size, the traps are extremely sophisticated. In the active traps of the aquatic species, prey brush against trigger hairs connected to the trapdoor. The bladder, when "set", is under negative pressure in relation to its environment so that when the trapdoor is mechanically triggered, the prey, along with the water surrounding it, is sucked into the bladder. Once the bladder is full of water, the door closes again, the whole process taking only ten to fifteen thousandths of a second.
Bladderworts are unusual and highly specialized plants, and the vegetative organs are not clearly separated into roots, leaves, and stems as in most other angiosperms. The bladder traps, conversely, are recognized as one of the most sophisticated structures in the plant kingdom.
Flowers are the only part of the plant clear of the underlying soil or water. They are usually produced at the end of thin, often vertical inflorescences. They can range in size from 2 mm to 10 cm wide, and have two asymmetric labiate (unequal, lip-like) petals, the lower usually significantly larger than the upper. They can be of any colour, or of many colours, and are similar in structure to the flowers of a related carnivorous genus, Pinguicula
Please note Utricularia are often very small plants with very small leaves, sometimes only a few MM long. Please don't expect a big plant when ordering.
All plants are shipped bare root, please have the appropriate pots and media ready for arrival
Utricularia that is grown here in the greenhouse seems to naturally grow live mosses and liverworts on the top of the media, please expect these to acompany your portion.
Brads Greenhouse Carnivorous Plant and Orchids Sales Canada, So many Carnivorous Plants for sale! Specializing in Nepenthes Pitcher Plants, Sarracenia Pitcher Plants, Venus Flytraps (Dionaea), Sundews (Drosera) , Butterworts (Pinguicula), Heliamphora, Cephalotus, Utricularia, Darlingtonia & more! We are Canada's source for Nepenthes! Nepenthes are amazing and rewarding plants to grow, In a Greenhouse, in a Terrarium or on the windowsill, there is something for everyone. It is fascinating to watch each new pitcher develop with more details and size than the previous one, as no two species or hybrids look alike. Some grow large, others stay small, some are easy to grow and other take a bit more specific care. Do some research to see which ones will work for your grow space!
TERMS YOU MAY SEE ON THE WEBSITE
HIGHLAND = Plants that grow above 1000m and typically live high in the mountains and have warm days and chiller nights than lowland plants, room temperature is a little warm for these guys at night.
LOWLAND = Plants that grow below 1000m and typically live in or near steamy jungles. They have hot days and warm nights, room temperature at night works great for these guys!
SG = Seed Grown, these plants can be variable between each other, no two exactly the same and even the rare chance of a hybrid.
TC = Tissue Culture plants are produced in a laboratory from sterilized tissue, they normally are consistent and all end up being the same looking plant.
Clone = Tissue Culture plants are produced in a laboratory from sterilized tissue, they normally are consistent and all end up being the same looking plant.
RC = Rooted Cutting; are cuttings taken from mature plants and if done correctly root after about six months. These produce larger and mature plants much faster. Supply of rooted cuttings is very limited.
WYSIWYG = Stands for "What you see is what you get" This is shown when buying an exact plant that is maybe rare or expensive. This gives you peace of mind when purchasing an expensive item as the description will say something similar to " the exact plant in the second photo".
Nepenthes Sizes Leaf tip to Leaf tip
Size X-Small = is defined as under 5cm
Size Small = For Borneo Exotics plants small is defined as 5cm - 9cm (see size chart under Shipping info)
Size Medium = For Borneo Exotics Plants medium is defined as 10cm - 15 cm (see size chart under Shipping info)
Size Large = 15cm+
Let Me be your Canadian source for Carnivorous Plants! If you have seen my Nepenthes you will know they are healthy and happy. If you haven't seen them, well check them out! https://www.youtube.com/bradsgreenhouse .Highland Greenhouse conditions are RH 85%+, Days 78F, Nights 52F+. Lowland Greenhouse Conditions are 85%+ RH, 85F Days and 72F night with IPM for both. Shipping from British Columbia, Canada.
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Canada’s source for Carnivorous Plants and Orchids for sale. We Lovingly Produce all Sarracenia, Flytraps, Pinguicula, Cephalotus, Cobra Lily’s, Sundews and more at our Nursery. We are also Canada’s best source imported Nepenthes, we have a massive Inventory of Greenhouse grown Pitcher Plants and Orchids.
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Located on Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada. Sorry we do Not Currently Offer a Physical Retail Location.
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Online Hours
Always open