Utricularia Fulva (Rockhole, Australia) • Terrestrial Bladderwort • Rare Collectors Item

Utricularia fulva (Rockhole, Australia) is a rare heat-loving bladderwort from the Northern Territory of Australia. It grows as a terrestrial or seasonally submerged plant, thriving in warm, sunny conditions and producing spectacular flowers that resemble tiny orange Oncidium orchids.

This species is native to the Kakadu National Park region, where it colonises sandy or peaty soil near seasonally wet rockholes. In cultivation, it prefers warm temperatures, bright light, and a constant supply of water — making it ideal for heated grow spaces, sunny bog gardens, or indoor setups with stable warmth.

Utricularia fulva flowers during summer and into early autumn, sending up upright stalks with bright orange, intricately shaped blooms. While the carnivory happens underground via suction-trap bladders, most growers prize this species for its floral beauty and unique growing preferences.

This is a rare collector’s item. You’ll receive a healthy 2cm plug, fully rooted and ready to pot up in your own warm-growing carnivorous plant setup.

🪴 Growing Tips & Care Info

• 🔆 Bright light or full morning sun – warmth is key
• 🌿 Great for warm bog setups or shallow trays
• 🪴 Use Bladderwort PROmix™ or shredded sphagnum moss
• 💧 Keep constantly moist or submerged — never allow it to dry out
• 💦 Tray method: 0.5–1cm water at all times (rain, RO, or distilled)

With the right warmth and light, U. fulva will slowly spread and reward you with vibrant orange flowers each summer — a true conversation starter among carnivorous plant enthusiasts.

🌸 Flowering Info

Utricularia fulva typically flowers from midsummer through early autumn. Blooms appear on tall, wiry stalks and resemble tiny orange dancing orchids — a standout among bladderworts.

Personally imported and grown out at Cultivo, this plug is fully acclimatised to South African conditions. Rarely offered, and released in limited numbers.

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