Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Droseraceae

Genus:

Aldrovanda

Species:

Aldrovanda vesiculosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: New Jersey

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, acidic, waterlogged substrate

pH:

4.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist to submerged

Notes:

prefers soft, peaty or silty substrates in still or slow-moving waters