About Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle
Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic
North Africa
Types
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, stream banks
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Availble
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Moisture
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
hair algae
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
UTRICULARIA
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Bladderwort
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Bladderwort plant
Saharan myrtle
In German
bladderwort Pflanze
Saharan myrtle
In French
plante Bladderwort
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
planta bladderwort
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
planta bladderwort
murta Saharan
In Polish
Bladderwort roślin
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
bladderwort herba
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Myrtales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Not Available
Properties of Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle. Bladderwort doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Bladderwort does not have fragrant flowers. Bladderwort has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bladderwort is Not Available and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
Bladderwort leaf color: Not Available
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Bladderwort and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.