{"product_id":"alpeblaererod-utricularia-alpina-fro-ca-15-stk","title":"Alpine bladderwort (Utricularia alpina) | seeds, approx. 15 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eUtricularia alpina\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpeblærerod, storblomstret blærerod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alpine bladderwort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtricularia alpina\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most spectacular species in the fascinating bladderwort genus. The species originates from Central and South America, where it grows as a terrestrial or epiphytic plant in humid mountain forests and cloud forests. Here, it thrives in moss, humus, and on tree trunks where the humidity remains high year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the well-known pitcher plants and Venus flytraps, \u003cem\u003eUtricularia alpina\u003c\/em\u003e does not catch insects above ground. Instead, the plant develops tiny bladders underground or in the moist growing medium. These function as advanced vacuum traps that, in just a few milliseconds, suck in microscopic prey when they touch the trap's trigger hairs. It is one of the fastest movements in the plant kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove ground, the plant forms a low rosette of fresh green leaves, while the large white to pale lavender flowers with a yellow center rise elegantly above the foliage. The flowers are among the largest within the genus and make the species particularly popular among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in carnivorous plants, you can also explore our entire collection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/kodaedende-plantefro\" title=\"Carnivorous plant seeds\"\u003ecarnivorous plant seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, where you will find Venus flytraps, sundews, pitcher plants, bladderworts, and many other fascinating species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtricularia alpina\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in bright, filtered light or light semi-shade and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoist, airy, and nutrient-poor growing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent moisture without drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGood air circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mixture of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/terrariemos-levende-sphagnummos\" title=\"Live sphagnum moss\"\u003elive \u003c\/a\u003eor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/sphagnum-3-l\" title=\"Sphagnum moss, sustainably harvested\"\u003edried sphagnum moss\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/perlite-3-liter-2-6-mm\" title=\"Perlite (3 liters)\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e, and coarse bark often works well. The species should not be grown in regular potting soil or fertilized, as it is adapted to nutrient-poor conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many other carnivorous plants, \u003cem\u003eUtricularia alpina\u003c\/em\u003e should not stand constantly with the pot in water. The growing medium should be kept consistently moist, but airy at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use rainwater, demineralized water, or distilled water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds of \u003cem\u003eUtricularia alpina\u003c\/em\u003e are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003every small\u003c\/span\u003e and should be sown directly on the surface of a moist growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSow without covering with soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature of 20–25 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBright location without direct, scorching sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds require light to germinate. Germination can take from a few weeks to several months depending on the conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe young plants first develop leaves and later the characteristic underground bladder traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUtility and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtricularia alpina\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's plant. The large orchid-like flowers combined with the almost invisible vacuum traps make it one of the most fascinating species among carnivorous plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many collectors, it is precisely the contrast between the elegant flowering and the advanced trapping mechanism that makes the species so exciting. The small bladder traps are invisible to the naked eye but function as highly specialized traps for microscopic organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtricularia alpina\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow one of the most unusual carnivorous plants from seed – a rare species with large flowers, advanced vacuum traps, and high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54854791823628,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Utriculariaalpina_4.jpg?v=1783174757","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/alpeblaererod-utricularia-alpina-fro-ca-15-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}