Utricularia sandersonii
Sanderson's bladderwort
A terrestrial bladderwort that can be recognised by its spurred white flower that typically bears two distinct lobes above or "bunny ears" and is marked with pale blue on the lower lobes. Like other species, its carnivorous nature stems from the capture of micro-organisms by minute bladders on underground stems
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Blue White | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Lentibulariaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Utricularia can be aquatic, terrestrial or epiphytic, insectivorous annuals or perennials with linear to kidney-shaped leaves bearing bladders to trap insects, and solitary or racemose, 2-lipped flowers held above water level
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Temp S Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Pot in a sphagnum, peat (or peat substitute) and sand mix. Water using rain or pure water. Stand pots in a few centimetres of water to keep permanently moist. See carnivorous plant cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division or propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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