Utricularia sandersonii
Utricularia sandersonii
All plants ship bare-root.
Utricularia sandersonii, the Rabbit Ears Bladderwort, is a tropical species from South Africa named for its tiny white flowers that look like rabbit ears.
It spreads through hair-like runners and slowly carpets a pot. Easy care and near-constant flowers make it one of the most popular plants for terrariums and planted displays.
Before purchasing
All plants are shipped bare-root. Please ensure you’ve researched the specific environmental conditions, soil media, and lighting requirements necessary to maintain healthy plants.
Canadian Carnivores takes pride in mixing our own soil blends in-house, and we invite you to explore our selection of Growing Supplies for compatible media and materials.
Shipping
When selecting a shipping method, we recommend choosing the fastest option available for your location to minimize transit time and reduce stress on your plants. Our Live Arrival Guarantee applies only to Priority or Express Shipping, which typically takes 1–4 days.
During winter or in colder climates, we strongly recommend adding a heat pack to protect your plant from low temperatures. Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for losses when a heat pack is not included.
For more information, please see Our Shipping Policy for full details on our Live Arrival Guarantee and shipping terms.
How to keep it happy
Full care guide →A wide range works, from full sun to fairly bright shade: a bright windowsill or a grow light on a 12 to 14 hour cycle. Bright light leads to noticeably more flowers.
Rainwater, distilled or RO water. Stand the pot in a tray of water, a couple of centimetres deep or up to about 1/4 of the way up the pot, and top it up as it evaporates.
2 to 3 parts peat moss to 1 part perlite or sand, kept constantly wet. Use peat with no added fertilizer or additives, and a plastic or glazed pot.
Tiny bladders in the wet soil catch microscopic prey on their own. A monthly mist of diluted liquid fertilizer on the leaves boosts growth and flowering.
None needed. Bladderworts grow year round indoors.
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Will this exact plant be the one I receive?
No. Each plant is an individual, so appearance will vary. You'll receive the same species and a comparable size and maturity to what is shown on the product page.
How is it packed and when does it ship?
Orders leave the nursery every Monday. Plants are packed in damp paper towel and bagged to retain humidity. Order by Friday night to guarantee a spot on Monday's dispatch.
What if it arrives damaged or dead?
Send clear, well-lit photos within 24 hours of delivery and we'll review the issue. We'll provide a replacement or store credit where covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Some leaf yellowing, browning or die-back after shipping is normal.
What water does it need?
Rain, distilled or reverse-osmosis water is safest. Tap water only works if it tests under 50–100 ppm, depending on the plant; otherwise, minerals can build up in the soil and damage the roots.
Can I grow it indoors?
It depends on the species. Butterworts, Cape sundews and Nepenthes are indoor plants: they can spend summer outside, but must come in before the first frost. Venus flytraps and Sarracenia need full sun outdoors and a cold winter rest that a heated room can't provide.
Do I need to feed it?
No. Like any plant, carnivorous plants make their own food through photosynthesis. The insects they catch act as a natural fertilizer, adding extra nutrients that boost growth, but they aren't needed to survive.
