Easy Grow 117 Utricularia Graminifolia - In Vitro
You will receive: 1 In Vitro cup, freshly and sterile cultured — ready to plant directly.
⚠️ Level: Medium — Utricularia Graminifolia needs a lot of light and soft water to carpet well. CO₂ is recommended.
Utricularia Graminifolia is one of the most remarkable aquarium plants — a carnivorous plant that forms small traps with which it catches very small aquatic organisms. The plant resembles Riccia, but grows with a looser structure and, under the right conditions, forms a fine, airy carpet in the foreground.
🧪 Why In Vitro?
- 100% free of algae, snails & pesticides — sterile cultured
- Safe for shrimp & sensitive fish
- Unique — carnivorous aquarium plant with traps
- An instant full carpet in the 80 cc cup
🌿 Plant specifications
| Placement | Foreground |
| Max. height | ±8 cm |
| Light | High |
| CO₂ | Recommended |
| Temperature | 16–28°C |
| pH | 4.5–7.5 |
| KH | 0–12 (soft water) |
| Origin | Asia |
| Difficulty | ⭐⭐ Medium |
🚚 Delivery & warranty
- Freshly delivered from the nursery — ready to plant directly
- Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
- Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
- Dead on arrival? We will resolve this together. Contact us with a photo within 24 hours of receipt.
- Free shipping from €59,-
✂️ Care
Plant small clumps spread out in a nutrient-rich substrate. Plenty of light and soft water (low KH) are important for a dense carpet to form. CO₂ supplementation significantly accelerates carpeting.
💡 Planter's tip
One of the few carnivorous aquarium plants — a real conversation starter, and completely safe for fish and shrimp.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Why isn't my carpet growing dense?
Check light (needs a lot) and KH (keep low). CO₂ supplementation significantly helps the plant grow denser faster.
Is it true that this plant is carnivorous?
Yes, Utricularia Graminifolia forms small traps with which it catches microscopic aquatic organisms — completely harmless to fish and shrimp.
Is this plant suitable for a shrimp tank?
Yes, completely shrimp-friendly.
Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.
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