This is probably one of the most interesting aquarium plants in the world. Utricularia graminifolia is a carnivorous plant belonging to the bladerworth family. These plants have developed special bladder traps in order to capture passing microorganisms which are later digested and used as an additional nitrogen source. The ''graminifolia'' refers to the grass-like leaves which create a thick, short green carpet that looks like a lawn. This plant likes a neutral pH and a medium intensity light source. Tissue cultured plants are cultured in sterile environments. They are free of snails and disease pathogens. They have an extended shelf life and a perfect for aquascaping. These plants are small and have short roots so they can be challenging to plant. Gluing or using thread to attach portions to small pieces of rock, then submerging the rock in to the substrate works well. | |