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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full to partial sun to support photosynthesis and trap function; avoid dense shade
Watering
Aquatic plant; maintain clean, still dechlorinated water with consistent depth
Temperature
Thrives in cool to temperate water; avoid temperatures above 28°C to preserve microfauna prey sources
Characteristics
- Leaf: Fine, thread-like submerged leaves with 1–2 mm bladder traps for capturing microfauna
- Flower: Pale yellow, snapdragon-like blooms on 5–10 cm erect stems above water surface
- Stem: Slender, branching floating stems with attached bladder structures for nutrient uptake
Care Guide
Watering
Maintain consistent water level; top up with dechlorinated water as evaporation occurs
Fertilization
No supplemental fertilization needed; traps capture microfauna for nutrients. Do not use chemical fertilizers, as they can promote algae growth and harm trap function
Dechlorinated aquarium water runoff：Add 10–15% aquarium water to the container to introduce small aquatic organisms as food for bladder traps; avoid overloading to prevent algae bloomsPruning
- Trim dead flower stems to prevent decay in water and maintain water clarity
- Thin overcrowded stems to improve light penetration to submerged leaves
- Remove any algae growth from the water surface to avoid blocking sunlight
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: No recorded toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxic effects on humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Aquatic ornamental plant; natural biological control for small aquatic microfauna
