Just wanting to post my utricularia graminifolia in tropical weather (Malaysia, Singapore).

I had previously failed with the dry start method because I heard it was pretty successful online. I failed like 3 times. They all melted and died from moulding (partly because of the jelly from the pots).

Finally I planted submersed and now it is growing. I have to use aqua soil (2cm) at the bottom layer, and then add gravel at the top layer (about 3cm). For CO2, i previously had a CO2 tank but.... i realised its much cheaper to use a bubbler with regular air. To hold down the plants, i used garden plant ties. As the plants grow, i have to keep adding more garden plant ties to hold them down.

Also, I realised utricularia graminifolia does not have any roots. When it spreads, lots of shoots get collected at the top of the tank. I take the shoots and replanted them elsewhere in the tank.


Week 1



Week 8


Will continue to post my updates when they grow more.

Oh ya, over time, the tank was growing more and more algae and diatoms. So I have also added some shrimps and otocinclus catfish. This worked out well and my tank is quite free from algae. After all the algae is gone, i have to regularly top up food for my otocinclus catfish with cooked cucumbers.

I also did not plant my utricularia graminifolia deep into the gravel. I placed it on top of the gravel and it was held on by clip twist plant wire to the substrate. I think this was because of my earlier mistake... the bottom part of the plant need adequate breathing space too.

As for temperature, i did not use any active cooling. Temperatures here are wild, going from 31degC to 24degC in the last few months. But I did notice the plant grew better if the ambient temps are below 30degC.

im so ashamed after reading this comment.... because all died...

they floated all to the top.... really dont understand why they love to float to the top. anyone got any pics of a successful planted UG in tropical climate?