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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.
Origem
South Africa, moist rocky outcrops and wetland margins
Expectativa de vida
5+ years
Tamanho
2-5cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Umidade
60〜90%
Micro insects (auto-capture)
Rabbit face-shaped
Grows vigorously
Tray watering
Bright location
Beginner. Esta é uma espécie amigável para iniciantes. Não é necessário equipamento especial ou experiência, e pode ser mantida com sucesso com uma configuração básica de cuidados.
A temperatura ideal para Utricularia Sandersonii é 10〜30℃. A umidade recomendada é 60〜90%. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Utricularia Sandersonii é 5+ years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Utricularia Sandersonii normalmente atinge 2-5cm quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Utricularia Sandersonii se alimenta de: Micro insects (auto-capture). Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Utricularia Sandersonii varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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