My small Utricularia nelumbifolia in a bromeliad

[Salgadoxx8]

small Utricularia nelumbifolia in a bromeliad

Not to long ago I recieved a generous portion of this amazing species, so I took a small division without any growth, and tucked it into my neo kautskyi. Im amazed at how it has decided to grow bladders inside the axil. I didnt want to disturb the plant so I wasn't able to get direct pictures of the bladders. Its still a baby tho, ill keep this thread updated on its growth. Now I just need rotifers to feed it.

 

[Tanukimo]

Nice photos. Some microorganisms might already be growing in there. How big are the bladders?

 

[Salgadoxx8]

Hello!
theyre small! some are still developing as well. This species doesnt make big traps like humboldtii unfortunately. I still like it tho.

 

[Tacks]

This is super cool. What a fun idea. I like that you're putting that bromeliad urn to work!

 

[Salgadoxx8]

thanks Tacks! This idea is really getting me into other more interesting ideas, im starting to look into other bromeliads (each urn is different) and i might see what kind of urns work better. but thats in the future once I can get this utric to shoot stolons

 

[Keith]

Way cool! What an inspiring idea. May have to try some bladders in some more unconventional spots. Thanks for sharing and food for thought!

 

[Gs'Cps]

very cool! i love the tropical utrics that use the broms water wells as a home it makes it look so natural!

 

[Salgadoxx8]

hey there, thanks! yea epiphytic brom utrics are my favorite. Its very ingenious of them to find food there.