Aquarium plant

Utricularia aurea

Foreground, MidgroundFloating plant

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Plant overview

For foreground and midground planting, Utricularia aurea grows as a floating plant. Its profile combines easy care, medium light, recommended CO₂.

Utricularia aurea suits water with temperature 22–30 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–14 °dKH, CO₂ 1–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightMedium
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
22–30 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–14 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
1–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Utricularia

Similar plants

Utricularia inflexa Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Utricularia sp. "pink" Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Utricularia stellaris Similar traits: growth type, placement, and light Najas indica Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Ceratopteris richardii Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Elodea canadensis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty

FAQ

Where should Utricularia aurea be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Utricularia aurea need?

Light requirement: medium.

What temperature suits Utricularia aurea?

Temperature: 22–30 °C.