Utricularia alpina is a spectacular large‑flowered bladderwort from the cool, mist‑laden highlands of the Guiana Shield. Known for its thick, fleshy leaves and striking orchid‑like blooms, this species thrives in pure, mossy environments with constant moisture and excellent water quality.
 
Origin
Native to the cloud‑forest slopes of Venezuela, Guyana, and Brazil, where it grows among carpets of Sphagnum moss on cool, humid mountain ridges.
 
Plant Features
Thick, leathery leaves forming tight rosettes
Large, elegant flowers in soft whites, lavenders, and pale yellows
Subterranean stolons with tiny bladders for nutrient capture
A robust, clumping habit once established
 
Growing Guidelines
This species prefers conditions similar to its natural habitat.
Medium: Live or long‑fiber Sphagnum moss
Water: Only high‑purity water (rain, RO, or distilled)
Light: Bright, indirect light
Moisture: Keep moss evenly damp, not waterlogged
Temperature: Cool–intermediate (10–24°C), with gentle night drops
Feeding: No fertiliser required
 
U. alpina is a rewarding species for growers who enjoy cool‑loving, moss‑dwelling carnivorous plants with truly exceptional flowers.
 
Price is for a reasonable sized segment from our stock plants. 
 
Please note that these plants are grown in a high-humidity environment and may experience shock if not properly acclimated to your growing conditions.