Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
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Habitat
Lakes, stream banks
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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 Drainage Capacity
-
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
hair algae
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
UTRICULARIA
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Bladderwort
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Bladderwort plant
QUICKSTICK
In German
bladderwort Pflanze
QUICKSTICK
In French
plante Bladderwort
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
planta bladderwort
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
planta bladderwort
QuickStick
In Polish
Bladderwort roślin
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
bladderwort herba
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Utricularia
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Faboideae
Properties of Bladderwort and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of Bladderwort and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Bladderwort and Quickstick. Bladderwort doesn't have thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Bladderwort does not have fragrant flowers. Bladderwort has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Quickstick 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 Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bladderwort and Quickstick
Season and care of Bladderwort and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Bladderwort and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bladderwort is and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bladderwort and Quickstick Physical Information
Bladderwort and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bladderwort and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Bladderwort and Quickstick
Care of Bladderwort and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.