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Common Bladderwort

Utricularia macrorhiza, Lentibulariaceae

Zones
4–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Smooth FrogbitLimnobium laevigatum
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Dwarf Water LilyNymphaea leibergii
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Big Floating HeartNymphoides aquatica
Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow CabombaCabomba aquatica

Bladderwort may release compounds affecting submerged plants and competes for dissolved nutrients

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationPest ControlNutrient CyclingOxygen ProductionInsect Control

Common Questions

What zones does Common Bladderwort grow in?

Common Bladderwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Common Bladderwort?

Good companions for Common Bladderwort include Smooth Frogbit, Dwarf Water Lily, Big Floating Heart.

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