Utricularia livida

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Taxonomy: Family: Lentibulariaceae · Genus: Utricularia

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Utricularia

Waterhigh

Lightfull sun

Humidityhighgeneral genus data

Min. temperature5 °C

No dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data✓ Not known to be toxic · general genus data

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Utricularia tip: Bladderwort traps work underground; keep the soil permanently wet.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Utricularia

Not known to be toxic 🐱 🐶 🧒details →

In aquaria the bladders can trap tiny fish fry.

At a glance

Utricularia livida – what to know

Utricularia livida – family: Lentibulariaceae, genus: Utricularia. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: high; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Utricularia livida?

Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.

How much light does Utricularia livida need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Utricularia livida get?

Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Utricularia livida toxic to cats and dogs?

It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.

When does Utricularia livida 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.

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