Aquatic Carnivorous PlantPerennialModerate

Common Bladderwort

Utricularia vulgaris

Family: Lentibulariaceae

Common Bladderwort grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers freshwater ponds and marshes. Water needs: High.

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Common Bladderwort Plant Guide

Common Bladderwort growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Freshwater ponds and marshes with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Common Bladderwort as 14-45 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.

Plant Overview

Common Bladderwort (Utricularia vulgaris) is listed in the Lentibulariaceae family and categorized as a aquatic carnivorous plant with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID: PLT-0872
Family: Lentibulariaceae
Plant type: Aquatic Carnivorous Plant
Life cycle: Perennial
Difficulty: Moderate

Growing Conditions

Common Bladderwort is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Freshwater ponds and marshes. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-9.

Hardiness zones: 4-9
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Freshwater ponds and marshes
Soil pH: 5.5-7.5
Water needs: High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-45 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination: 14-45 days
Seed depth: Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity: 1-2 years

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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.