Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Aquatics
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
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Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Bladderwort
In Hindi
pinkroot
Bladderwort plant
In German
Spigelia
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Spigelia
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Spigelia
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Spigelia
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Spigelia
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Spigelia
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Spigelia
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Loganiceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Utricularia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Pinkroot and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Bladderwort. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Bladderwort has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Bladderwort
Season and care of Pinkroot and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Bladderwort Physical Information
Pinkroot and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Bladderwort are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Bladderwort
Care of Pinkroot and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Pinkroot 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.