About Bladderwort and Asafoetida
Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
India, Iran
Types
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
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Habitat
Lakes, stream banks
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
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Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
hair algae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
UTRICULARIA
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Bladderwort
Asafoetida
In Hindi
Bladderwort plant
हींग
In German
bladderwort Pflanze
asafoetida
In French
plante Bladderwort
Asafoetida
In Spanish
planta bladderwort
Asa fétida
In Greek
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
planta bladderwort
Asafoetida
In Polish
Bladderwort roślin
Asafoetida
In Latin
bladderwort herba
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Apiales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Properties of Bladderwort and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Bladderwort and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Bladderwort and Asafoetida. Bladderwort doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Bladderwort does not have fragrant flowers. Bladderwort has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bladderwort and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bladderwort and Asafoetida
Season and care of Bladderwort and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Bladderwort and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bladderwort is and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bladderwort and Asafoetida Physical Information
Bladderwort and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Bladderwort and Asafoetida are as follows:
Care of Bladderwort and Asafoetida
Care of Bladderwort and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.