Utricularia ochroleuca, the yellowishwhite bladderwort, pale bladderwort, or cream-flowered bladderwort, is a small, perennial carnivorous plant that belongs to the genus Utricularia. It is usually found affixed to the substrate. U. ochroleuca is a circumboreal species and is found in North America, Asia, and Europe.
Pale bladderwort has moderate resistance to disease and needs a high-humidity environment. If ventilation is inadequate, it can become prone to rot. Its care is considered difficult because it requires constant humidification to keep humidity levels high. The plant is also highly susceptible to rot when ventilation is poor and conditions are too hot. Pale bladderwort is best suited to more experienced growers who can provide an appropriate growing environment.
How to keep Utricularia Ochroleuca.
Light
Pale bladderwort comes from habitats with plentiful sunlight, like open bogs and sunlit wetlands. Its ideal light is full sun, although it can also tolerate partial sun.
Temperature
Pale bladderwort prefers moderate temperatures—about what people usually find comfortable. It grows best in conditions that are neither too hot nor too cold. The main problem with high heat is the possibility of sunburn, so providing some shade in summer is advisable to prevent excessive warmth. When temperatures decline, Pale bladderwort becomes dormant. To sustain continuous growth, higher temperatures must be maintained through the winter. Frost can damage the plant and should be avoided.
Pot & Repot
When repotting Pale bladderwort, pick a pot 1–2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) larger that has good drainage. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring or fall, making sure the root ball sits slightly below the rim of the flower pot. Water thoroughly after repotting and place in a warm spot with indirect sunlight.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Utricularia
- Family
- Lentibulariaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 5 cm to 15 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 0.76 cm to 1.27 cm
- Bloom Time
- Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Other names.
