Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
World/Pandemic
World/Pandemic
Types
242
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Bladderwort
In Hindi
आर्किड
Bladderwort plant
In German
Orchidee
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Orchidée
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Orquídea
planta bladderwort
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
orquídea
planta bladderwort
In Polish
orquídea
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Epidendrum
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Orchidaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Encyclia
Utricularia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Encyclia and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Encyclia and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Encyclia and Bladderwort. Encyclia doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Encyclia does not have fragrant flowers. Encyclia has allergic reactions like and Bladderwort has allergic reactions like . 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 Encyclia and Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Encyclia and Bladderwort
Season and care of Encyclia and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Bladderwort season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Encyclia and Bladderwort Physical Information
Encyclia and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Bladderwort are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Encyclia and Bladderwort
Care of Encyclia and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.