Utricularia Graminifolia care guide
Utricularia Graminifolia (Utricularia graminifolia) — high light, 20-26 °C, pH 5.5-7, CO2 recommended.
Overview
Utricularia Graminifolia (Utricularia graminifolia) is an aquatic plant of the family Lentibulariaceae, listed in the Aquairi knowledge base as an advanced-level species. It is typically grown under high light with pressurised CO2 injection on nutrient-rich aquasoil. A carnivorous grass-like plant that forms a stunning bright-green carpet of tiny narrow leaves. One of the most demanding carpet plants, requiring CO2, high light, and meticulous care, but the result is an unparalleled lush lawn.
Taxonomy
- Family: Lentibulariaceae
- Genus: Utricularia
- Scientific name: Utricularia graminifolia
- Common synonyms: UG
Habitat
Utricularia graminifolia is a small carnivorous plant of the family Lentibulariaceae from southern Asia; in nature it grows in shallow, soft, acidic waters and uses minute bladder traps to capture micro-fauna. In the Aquairi knowledge base, populations associated with this form are recorded from Southeast Asia.
Growth requirements
- Lighting: high
- CO2: recommended
- Temperature: 20-26 °C (68-79 °F)
- pH: 5.5-7
- GH: 1-8 °dGH
- Substrate: nutrient-rich aquasoil
- Maximum height: 4 cm
- Growth rate: slow
- Recommended placement: foreground carpet
Placement
Foreground carpet; the fine grass-like leaves create a tight low lawn, but acclimation can take several weeks of slow growth. In the Aquairi knowledge base this form is recommended for the foreground as a carpet under high light with pressurised CO2 injection, using nutrient-rich aquasoil.
Propagation
Spreads laterally through fine runners; healthy patches can be separated and replanted into new areas. Documented propagation techniques for this entry include: horizontal runners.
Common issues
Sensitive to algae and disturbance during establishment; stable parameters, soft water, CO2 and high light support reliable carpeting.