How to plant Utricularia (bladderwort)
Bladderworts are relatively easy to plant. These plants form a dense network of roots, from which new leaves gradually grow, making them adaptable even if planted imperfectly. However, it’s still useful to know how to plant Utricularia (bladderwort) correctly.
For this demonstration, I chose Utricularia longifolia. The plant is first cleared of old, dead leaves. Given the density and delicacy of the roots, cleaning them completely without causing damage is challenging. I remove as much of the old substrate as possible while leaving the rest intact.
Next, I fill a pot with a suitable substrate for the plant. Using a tool like tweezers, I create a small hole in the substrate to accommodate the roots.
Next, insert the plant into the created hole and gently push the substrate closer to the plant. Position the plant at its center, where new leaves emerge. Then, use tweezers to lightly press the substrate around the plant.
Afterward, take a watering can or another container for watering, and regulate the water flow with your finger to gently moisten the entire area. Be cautious of too strong a stream, as it could wash away the substrate from around the plant or partially bury the plant. This allows the substrate to settle and envelop the plant. If needed, adjust the substrate around the plant further using tweezers.
You can see the properly planted plant in the image below.
