Utricularia graminifolia is a rare and fascinating carnivorous aquarium plant native to Southeast Asia and India. Known for its fine, grass-like leaves and vibrant green color, it creates lush, carpet-like mats across the substrate and hardscape. Its tiny bladders capture microorganisms for nutrients but are completely harmless to shrimp and baby fish, making it safe for community tanks.

Although it has a reputation for being challenging, Utricularia graminifolia thrives once its basic needs are met. With proper care, it adapts quickly and grows into a stunning carpet that adds a natural meadow-like effect to any aquascape.

Key Features

• Bright green, grass-like foliage forming dense aquarium carpets
• Compact size: 13 inches, perfect for foreground placement
• Moderate to fast growth rate once acclimatized
• Unique carnivorous plant tiny bladders trap microorganisms (harmless to shrimp & fry)
• Benefits from bright light, nutrient-rich substrate, and CO injection
• Thrives in stable, oxygen-rich water (7278F, pH 6.07.5)
• Compatible with most community fish and shrimp tanks
• Ideal for aquascaping styles like Iwagumi and Nature Aquarium layouts
• Spreads naturally via runners easy to propagate for full carpeting