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UTRICULARIA GRAMINIFOLIA – SLENDER LEAF CARNIVOROUS FOREGROUND AQUATIC PLANT
Utricularia graminifolia is an elegant, light green foreground aquarium plant that forms a dense, very short carpet. Found at around 2,000 meters altitude in fast-flowing waters and splash zones in Sri Lanka, this species requires moderate to high light for gradual growth. Unique to Utricularia is its carnivorous nature, producing special bladder traps to capture passing microorganisms, while remaining safe for fish and shrimp.
Plant profile:
Genus: Utricularia
Species: graminifolia
Family: Lentibulariaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
Light requirement: high-medium
Ideal temperature: 22-28°C
Growth rate: slow
Aquarium position: foreground
Height: up to 5 cm
pH: 6-7.5
Water hardness: soft to medium
Recommended CO2: 10-20 mg/l
Propagation: runners
Why choose Utricularia graminifolia?
This plant enhances the aquarium’s aesthetic and ecological balance, perfect for medium-level planted tanks. Its carnivorous capability adds biological interest without harming other inhabitants.
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