Utricularia subramanyamii Plant Care

Utricularia subramanyamii Janarth. & A.N.Henry

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Utricularia subramanyamii is a terrestrial carnivorous plant that belongs to the genus Utricularia. It is endemic to the Pathanamthitta district in southern India.

Light

Bright indirect light

At a glance

How do you care for Utricularia subramanyamii?

Utricularia subramanyamii grows best in bright indirect light.

Where Is the Utricularia subramanyamii Native To?

Native range1 country

What Is the Utricularia subramanyamii?

Utricularia subramanyamii (Utricularia subramanyamii) belongs to the Lentibulariaceae family within the Utricularia genus. Utricularia subramanyamii is native to the Pathanamthitta district in southern India.

Utricularia subramanyamii displays a trailing or climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Utricularia subramanyamii produces unique, small, colorful snapdragon-like flowers.

What Light Does the Utricularia subramanyamii Need?

Utricularia subramanyamii thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Utricularia subramanyamii in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Light Requirement

Bright indirect light

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Utricularia subramanyamii?

Sphagnum moss or peat moss with perlite for a well-aerated, acidic mix. Good drainage is essential for Utricularia subramanyamii to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Do You Repot a Utricularia subramanyamii?

Repot annually in spring to refresh soil and provide space for growth. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

How Do You Propagate a Utricularia subramanyamii?

Utricularia subramanyamii can be propagated through division, leaf or root cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to alpine bladderwort plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Utricularia subramanyamii Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Utricularia subramanyamii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

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What Pests and Diseases Affect the Utricularia subramanyamii?

Utricularia subramanyamii is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

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Utricularia subramanyamii is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Utricularia genus โ€” compare its care with other Utricularia species on PlantoScan.

Utricularia is part of the Lentibulariaceae plant family โ€” browse all Lentibulariaceae genera and species.

Utricularia subramanyamii thrives in bright light and direct sun โ€” see other bright-light plants.

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Other Utricularia species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:

Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Utricularia subramanyamii Janarth. & A.N.Henry, family Lentibulariaceae (first published in J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 87: 441 (1990 publ. 1991)) โ€” World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Utricularia subramanyamii, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks โ€” values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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