A carnivorous bladderwort from Asia whose grass-like leaves form a lawn 2-8 cm tall; tiny bladder traps catch very small prey (far smaller than even baby shrimp). Demanding.
Needs
Care levelHard
LightMedium
CO₂Helps
GrowthMedium
HeightUp to 10 cm
Temperature22–28 °C
WhereFront of the tank
Feeds throughLeaves, from the water
FamilyLentibulariaceae (bladderworts)
Native toSouth and East Asia: Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and southern China
Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources
How to keep it
Medium to high light
Added CO2
Plant small portions 1-5 cm apart
Light at half intensity for the first two weeks after planting
Picture coming