Utricularia Gibba
Also known as
Humped Bladderwort, Humped Bladderwort and Floating bladderwort
Taxonomy
Utricularia gibba
Utricularia
Lentibulariaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Utricularia Gibba
How often to water your Utricularia Gibba
Utricularia Gibba needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Humped Bladderwort in your home
Utricularia Gibba love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Utricularia Gibba does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Utricularia Gibba
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Utricularia Gibba after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Utricularia Gibba
Utricularia Gibba
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.