Aquarium plant

Utricularia gibba

Foreground, MidgroundFloating plant

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Plant overview

Utricularia gibba is a floating plant for foreground and midground planting. Recorded care includes low light and recommended CO₂.

Water parameters include temperature 18–30 °C, pH 5–8, KH 0–21 °dKH, CO₂ 5–4 mg/L.

Planting & care

  • PlacementForeground, Midground
  • GrowthFloating plant
  • LightLow
  • CO2Recommended

Water conditions

Temperature
18–30 °C
pH
5–8
Carbonate hardness
0–21 °dKH
CO₂ (mg/L)
5–4 mg/L

Growth & placement

Growth rate
Fast
Propagation
Daughter-plant cuttings

Taxonomy

Major group
Angiosperms
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Utricularia

Similar plants

Utricularia inflexa Similar traits: growth type and placement Utricularia stellaris Similar traits: growth type and placement Hydrocotyle leucocephala Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Najas guadalupensis Similar traits: growth type, placement, and difficulty Utricularia aurea Similar traits: growth type and placement Utricularia sp. "pink" Similar traits: growth type and placement

FAQ

Where should Utricularia gibba be planted?

Use it for foreground and midground planting.

What light does Utricularia gibba need?

Light requirement: low.

What temperature suits Utricularia gibba?

Temperature: 18–30 °C.