Utricularia geoffrayi "violet flower, tiny leafs" (Gunung Tahan, Pahang, MYS 1700m+)

Revised  as of 2026-04, based on flowers from this pot, this is Utricularia geoffrayi.


Originally received as U. nigricaulis, all other information the label the same, but decided to make changes based on discussion with several other grows and this exerp :

"Utricularia minutissima, as its name implies, is a minute bladderwort. Although it is relatively common and has a wide distribution from India to Australia, it is so tiny thatmost people fail to see it even when the whole population is in full bloom. In Peninsular Malaysia, it can be found from the lowlands to the summit ofthe highest peak, Gunung Tahan. In the lowlands, the flower morphs are much smaller, hardly more than 3 mm in length; while in the highlands, the flowers are much larger, usually more than 5 mm in length. In 1908, Ridley named the Gunung Tahan morph as Utricularia nigricaulis, but this was synonymised by Taylor who revised the genus for Malesia in 1988."

https://www.academia.edu/4233278/e_bulletin_Utricularia_minutissima

Care for this carnivorous plant is simple. I recommend using a mix of 3:1 peat to perlite, using the tray method to keep the substrate constantly wet with water under 50 PPM TDS. I use a 14 hour photo period at about 250 PPFD, but you can use a natural photo period or anywhere from 10-16 hours. I rarely fertilize, but when I do I normally spray the leaves with 500PPM MaxSea fertilizer.

Please note this plant will ship bare root via USPS Priority Mail. Heat packs are not automatically included. I offer a 72 and 96 hour heat pack as additions. Please make sure to add one of these options before completing your purchase to be eligible for live arrival guarantee if your day time temperatures are below 45°F.

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