Utricularia cornigera × nelumbifolia • Epiphytic bladderwort • Rare collectors hybrid

Utricularia cornigera × nelumbifolia is a spectacular epiphytic bladderwort hybrid, combining two of the largest species in the genus. This rare cross produces bold, paddle-shaped leaves and has the potential to grow impressively large under ideal conditions — making it a true centrepiece for any carnivorous plant collector or terrarium enthusiast.

U. cornigera (formerly a form of U. reniformis) is known for its upright, vigorous growth and broad leaf shape, while U. nelumbifolia contributes robust structure and flower size. The result? A vigorous grower with serious presence — and once mature, it may reward you with tall, orchid-like blooms on elegant stalks.

This is a rare collector’s plant, personally imported from Christian Klein in Germany and grown out at Cultivo. You’ll receive a well-rooted 5cm plug — larger than our usual Utric plugs — ready to pot up into your own high-humidity setup.

🪴 Growing Tips & Care Info

• 🌿 Epiphytic grower – best on a mossy mount, orchid bark mix, or in live sphagnum
• 🔆 Bright filtered light – avoid harsh direct sun
• 💧 High humidity is essential – ideal for terrariums, grow cabinets, or greenhouse setups
• 🪴 Use live sphagnum moss or a mix of sphagnum, perlite, and orchid bark
• 🚿 Keep consistently moist – never allow roots or substrate to dry out

This hybrid may take its time to size up, but under stable conditions it develops into a magnificent, foliage-forward Utricularia — with bonus flowers as the final flourish.

🌸 Flowering Info

With maturity, this cross may produce tall flower spikes with large, showy blooms. Like other epiphytic bladderworts, flowering does not weaken the plant — and is a welcome bonus in stable, high-humidity environments.

This plant was personally imported from Christian Klein (Germany) and carefully grown out at Cultivo. It is fully acclimatised to South African conditions and released in extremely limited numbers.

Epiphytic Utricularia hybrids like this are rarely available in local collections — especially in this size and condition. A must-have for serious collectors.

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