Utricularia cornigera × nelumbifolia • Rare epiphytic bladderwort • Exact plant

This is a once-off collector’s release of Utricularia cornigera × nelumbifolia — an exceptionally rare epiphytic bladderwort hybrid, and one of the showiest in the genus. You’ll receive the exact plant pictured, currently in flower and growing in an oversized 8cm plug — a true gem from our original import stock.

This cross combines two giant species and delivers on everything: bold, paddle-shaped leaves, upright structure, and large, orchid-like flowers when mature. The plant on offer here is already flowering — making it a standout specimen for collectors who want something fully established and already showing its best traits.

This hybrid was personally imported from Christian Klein in Germany and has been carefully grown out at Cultivo under high-humidity, terrarium-like conditions. Plants of this size, condition, and flowering stage are rarely available — this is a one-time opportunity.

🪴 Growing Tips & Care Info

• 🌿 Epiphytic grower – thrives in live sphagnum or loose orchid bark mix
• 🔆 Bright filtered light – avoid harsh direct sun
• 💧 Requires high humidity and consistently moist conditions
• ❄️ Intermediate to warm temperatures (18–25°C ideal)
• 🪴 Suitable for terrariums, cabinets, or greenhouse setups

This hybrid grows steadily over time and develops serious visual impact — with flowers being the ultimate reward for growers who provide stable conditions.

🌸 Flowering Info

Utricularia cornigera × nelumbifolia produces large, exotic blooms that resemble miniature orchids. This exact plant is currently in flower — and mature enough to flower again with the right care.

This is a once-off listing of a flowering-sized specimen from our original Christian Klein import. Fully acclimatised to South African conditions and ready for transplanting into your epiphytic setup.

Rarely offered — and never like this.

• Because Cultivo is a boutique-style store, most of our collector’s plants are one-of-a-kind “exact plant pictured” or limited seasonal releases. That means once they’re sold, they’re gone - so standard restock notifications aren’t practical here
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