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Utricularia sandersonii
A terrestrial bladderwort with rabbit-face-like flowers, vigorous and easy to grow.
Utricularia sandersonii, the rabbit bladderwort, is a terrestrial carnivorous plant native to South Africa. Its common name derives from the distinctive flowers, which resemble a rabbit's face with two elongated upper petals forming the 'ears.' The plant is deceptively simple in appearance—only tiny leaves and flower stalks are visible above the surface—but the subterranean portions bear numerous microscopic, Y-shaped suction traps (utricles) that capture small soil organisms such as protozoans and nematodes. It is extraordinarily vigorous, spreading to form dense colonies under suitable conditions. Cultivation requires consistently moist, acidic media (sphagnum or peat-perlite), tray watering with pure or rainwater, bright indirect to moderate direct light, and temperatures of 15–28°C. It is one of the easiest bladderworts for beginners.
Origen
South Africa, moist rocky outcrops and wetland margins
Esperanza de vida
5+ years
Tamaño
2-5cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Humedad
60〜90%
Micro insects (auto-capture)
Rabbit face-shaped
Grows vigorously
Tray watering
Bright location
Beginner. Esta es una especie amigable para principiantes. No requiere equipo especial ni experiencia, y puede mantenerse con éxito con una configuración de cuidado básica.
La temperatura ideal para Utricularia Sandersonii es 10〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 60〜90%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Utricularia Sandersonii es 5+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Utricularia Sandersonii típicamente alcanza 2-5cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Utricularia Sandersonii se alimenta de: Micro insects (auto-capture). Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Utricularia Sandersonii varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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