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Utricularia gibba

Utricularia gibba

Regular price $ 14.99 USD
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This is an easy and rewarding aquatic bladderwort (Utricularia). It will thrive on a sunny windowsill or under grow lights. Some people even grow it in the water trays of carnivorous plants!  It has beautiful yellow flowers that hang on...

Description

This is an easy and rewarding aquatic bladderwort (Utricularia). It will thrive on a sunny windowsill or under grow lights. Some people even grow it in the water trays of carnivorous plants!  It has beautiful yellow flowers that hang on 3-5" scapes.

This will come in a small clump, at least 6” worth, but it may be in a few individual sprigs, in water, or in a resealable plastic bag. 

Care:

Grow your gibba in almost any container, but it will enjoy at least a gallon of water. Mix one cup of peat moss in each gallon of water. You may need to change the peaty water if algae becomes a problem, but some algae is normal. Grow in sunny to partly sunny conditions; the sun induces flowering. This plant is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can even be frozen solid and return to growth when thawed.

SHIPPING IN 1-3 WEEKS

We are a small, family-style nursery with a team of just ten passionate plant lovers, and every order is handled with the same personal care we give our own gardens. Please allow 1–3 weeks for processing as we hand-select, clean, wrap, and pack each plant individually to make sure it arrives in perfect condition.

Shipping Information

We are a small, family-style nursery with a team of just ten passionate plant lovers, and every order is handled with the same personal care we give our own gardens. Please allow 1–3 weeks for processing as we hand-select, clean, wrap, and pack each plant individually to make sure it arrives in perfect condition. Shipping then takes an additional 2–7 days depending on your location. We truly appreciate your patience and your support of a small business — it means the world to us!

We use USPS Priority Mail and after 30+ years of shipping plants all over the U.S. year-round, it remains the best and most cost-effective shipping service we have ever used!

Utricularia gibba

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  • 4 stars: 1 (8%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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Chris T.
Gibb's New Home

I am very happy with our gibba (Gibbs).
I have moved him into his housing and put him in his new location.
Gibbs arrived in perfect condition and has done well in getting used to the new environment.
I'm looking forward to seeing him flourish more and hopefully produce the flowers that gibba's are known for.

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Elizabeth
Exceeded My Expectations

I have wanted an aquatic carnivore for a long time and was extremely excited that one showed up on the site. It arrived in great condition and it is already growing like crazy with a bit of peat and a grow light. It makes me happy every day!

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Jennifer A.
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Fiona
Wonderful plant

The plant arrived here in perfect condition. Looking forward to when it blooms!

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Michael B.
Looked great

Looked great. Then birds stole it all from the pond I had it in.

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julia c.
Remains To Be Seen

As always the Folks at Cal Carngrow, choose, wrap beautifully and send me great plants. Always. My Utriculara s are no exception.

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Lindi S.

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Juan B.
Thriving Utricularia gibba and Excellent Service!

I recently received my Utricularia gibba from California Carnivores, and I’m very happy with my purchase! The plant arrived in perfect condition and has been thriving ever since. The packaging was secure, and you can tell a lot of care went into ensuring the plant’s safe delivery. Overall, I’m very satisfied and highly recommend California Carnivores for anyone looking for quality plants and great service.

Thanks for a fantastic experience!

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Sandy K.
Been waiting for this one

When CC posted that this was in stock, I jumped at the chance to get one. I received a good sized clump. Checked the CC site for soil mix & care tips. No flowers yet, but the plant is thriving!

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Stephen P.
Very excited

Came quickly and seems to be grow rapidly as well! Always excellent plants from you guys 🤘

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Thomas

Came in a clump and found a little critter inside the bag!

FAQs

WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY ORDER?

We guarantee your plant arrives alive and healthy. If there is a problem, email us within 72 hours of delivery with a photo of the plant, and we will make it right.

Please note: some cosmetic stress from shipping is normal and not eligible for replacement, including minor leaf loss, brown spots or small tears. Our team will use their expertise to determine whether an issue qualifies under this guarantee. There is also seasonal, cyclical growth to many of these plants and they may arrive dormant.

HOW LONG DOES SHIPPING TAKE?

We are a small, family-style nursery with a tight-knit team of dedicated plant lovers, and every single order is handled with the same care we’d give our own gardens. Once you place your order, please allow 1–3 weeks for processing — that’s our team hand-selecting your plants, gently cleaning them up, carefully wrapping each one, and packing everything with love to make sure it arrives at your door in the best shape possible. Shipping then takes an additional 2–7 days depending on your location. We know waiting is hard when you’re excited about new plants, but we promise the extra time is worth it — no order here is ever rushed or treated like just another box on a conveyor belt. Thank you so much for supporting a small business and trusting us with your little green family members! 🌿

What are the best carnivorous plants for terrariums?

You can grow carnivorous plants in terrariums and we recommend Mexican Pinguicula, Nepenthes, Cape Sundews and Tropical/Indoor Sundews

What are the best outdoor carnivorous plants?

While there is some variability based on your location, plants like Sarracenia, Venus flytraps and temperate Drosera do well outdoors!

What are the best carnivorous plants for indoors?

Many carnivorous plants make great houseplants! Try Nepenthes, Drosera capensis, Pinguicula

WHAT ARE THE BEST PLANTS FOR BEGINNERS?

Drosera capensis is THE perfect beginner's plant! Cape sundews are handsome, dewy plants that are very easy to grow. They will catch gnats, fruit flies, and flies and can easily grow on a sunny kitchen windowsill.