Utricularia letestui

A small, probably annual terrestrial bladderwort known from only a few collections in the Central African Republic, where it grows in seasonal pools and seasonally flooded grassland at about 800 m. It lives through a hot, wet summer and survives the almost rainless December to February as seed, so at home it is best grown as a sun-loving annual in a wet tray.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry

Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Seasonally flooded grassland and seasonal pools; the type collection near Yalinga and Bria is labelled 'mare de saison' (seasonal pond). The plants grow in wet, open ground among grasses while the pools hold water.

About 800 m according to Wikipedia; our measured site is at about 620 m.

Central African Republic

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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