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lovely, miniature, aquatic Dionaea that has a reputation for fussiness.
Certainly it demands clean, well oxygenated algae-free water and good light,
but given these conditions it will grow and multiply quickly, and may even
flower, though seed is rare, and rarer still is it viable. In cooler climates
it will form resting buds (turions,) like the temperate aquatic Utricularia
to overwinter, but if kept warm through the winter will continue to grow
unabated. Appreciates companion planting of Typha, Acorus, Juncus, and similar
marginals. This species requires clean rainwater infused with peat, or we
can recommend regular use of Blackwater Extract. Keep warm and well lit
and algae-free- this is critically important, as algae will smother and
kill the plant in a matter of days in warm, bright conditions. It pays therefore
to stabilise a suitable habitat before acquiring this sp. A fine line can
be drawn where the water is too acidic for algae, but ideal for Aldrovanda,
and this is what you should aim for, so use plenty of peat/blackwater extract.
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