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0Utricularia alpina Jacq.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Lentibulariaceae · Genus: Utricularia1
- Native distribution
- Brazil North, Colombia, Guyana, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is., Global, Brazil, Cundinamarca, La Guajira, Norte de Santanderuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
4 synonyms
- Orchyllium alpinum (Jacq.) Barnhart
- Utricularia grandiflora Pers.
- Utricularia montana Jacq.
- Utricularia montana Poir.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Utricularia alpina · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Flora e Funga do Brasil - Lista ) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1005705 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Alpina flower.JPG · CC BY 2.5
- Wikipedia (en) – Utricularia alpina · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterhigh
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature12 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Utricularia tip: Bladderwort traps work underground; keep the soil permanently wet.
In aquaria the bladders can trap tiny fish fry.
Utricularia alpina – what to know
Utricularia alpina – family: Lentibulariaceae, genus: Utricularia. Native range: Brazil North, Colombia, Guyana, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is., Global, Brazil, Cundinamarca, La Guajira, Norte de Sa…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: high; min. 12 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Utricularia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Utricularia alpina?
Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.
How much light does Utricularia alpina need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Utricularia alpina get?
Keep it above 12 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Utricularia alpina toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Utricularia alpina flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Utricularia: Typical flowering time: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Utricularia alpina (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1005705 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Alpina flower.JPG (CC BY 2.5) · Wikipedia – Utricularia alpina (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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