Bladderworts (Utricularia)

Bladderworts (Utricularia) are the fastest-trapping carnivorous plants known. Tiny underwater bladders suck in water fleas, mosquito larvae, and other microscopic prey in a fraction of a millisecond. Aquatic species float freely, with no roots, and send up small yellow flowers above the water in season.

Aquatic bladderworts are easy to grow in ponds, tubs, and still-water containers with soft, low-nutrient water. Read our Bladderwort Care Guide for more.