Fairy Aprons
NameFairy Aprons
Species NameUtricularia dichotoma
Common NameFairy Aprons
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeNot visible
Geographic Originaustralia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage TypeInconspicuous
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive vibrant purple, apron-shaped flowers with white central markings, characteristic of the Utricularia genus.
Description
This specimen displays multiple vibrant purple flowers, commonly known as Fairy Aprons, on slender upright stalks. Each flower features a distinctive two-lobed upper petal and a larger, apron-like lower petal with a white central marking. This is a terrestrial bladderwort, a herbaceous plant not typically cultivated as a bonsai.
