Submerged-Grown Quality Most plants grown submerged for stronger roots and instant success in your tank.
Healthy-Plant Guarantee If your plants don't arrive in perfect condition, we'll replace or refund them.
Express Shipping Included Orders shipped express for freshness, even with standard shipping.
Utricularia graminifolia is a truly unique aquatic plant that combines stunning visual appeal with fascinating biology. This carnivorous species creates a lush, bright green carpet of fine, grass-like leaves that brings a soft, natural meadow effect to your aquarium. Hidden beneath its delicate beauty are microscopic bladder traps that capture tiny aquatic organisms, making it one of the most intriguing plants in the aquascaping world.
Portion Size: Approximately 5 cm × 5 cm coverage
Utricularia graminifolia requires specific conditions to flourish:
Plant small portions 2-3 cm apart to allow spreading and carpet formation. This plant grows slowly but steadily, eventually forming a dense mat. Patience is key—allow several weeks for establishment. Works beautifully in nature aquascapes, iwagumi layouts, and as a soft contrast to hardscape elements. The fine texture pairs exceptionally well with stones and driftwood. Regular misting in emersed setups or stable water parameters in submerged tanks will encourage healthy growth.
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced - Requires high light, CO2, and patience for establishment. Rewarding for aquascapers seeking unique carpeting plants.
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All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy, even if you select standard shipping at checkout.
Other products ship via Australia Post or Sendle. Note: Sendle may experience occasional delays.
Typical delivery: WA 1-2 days | Interstate 2-4 days
Dispatch: 1-2 business days
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Most stem plants come in bunches of 4-6 stems. Thicker-stemmed species typically come in portions of 2-3 stems. Mosses and some carpet plants are supplied as 5x5cm portions. Exact portion details are listed in the product description for each plant.
All live plants are shipped express via Australia Post to ensure they arrive fresh and healthy. We carefully package plants to protect them during transit, even if you select standard shipping at checkout
We guarantee your plants will arrive healthy. If they don't, contact us within 24 hours of delivery with photos, and we'll replace or refund them. See our Refund Policy for details.
CO2 requirements vary by species. Check the Care Information tab for this specific plant. Many of our plants can thrive without CO2, though growth may be slower.
Most of our aquarium plants are grown submerged (underwater), which means they adapt faster to your tank and are less likely to melt. This gives you stronger roots and instant success. The exception is our terrarium plants, which are grown emersed (above water)
Due to the perishable nature of live plants, we cannot accept change-of-mind returns once dispatched. However, our 24-hour arrival guarantee covers any plants that arrive in poor condition.
Orders typically dispatch within 1-2 business days. Delivery times are 1-2 days for WA and 2-4 days for interstate. All plants ship express for freshness.
