Utricularia livida care

U. livida "merrie heart"

Growing environment

Light: T5HO Sunblaze, 2 foot, 4 lamps

Bulbs: Four 6500°K lamp

Lumens: 5000 lumens per lamp

Humidity: Approx. 60%

Soil type: 3 parts peat, 1 part sand

Water:

Use distilled water only

Always keep it sitting in at least an inch of water

Leaf shape

Coming soon!

Other information

A very showy plant, always with a multitude of flowers.

The "merrie heart" version of this species is supposed to have more purple color to it however I've noticed mine only shows off that color in lower light conditions.

Flower shape