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Pruning guide · Water or marginal plant
Greater bladderwort: when and how to prune
Utricularia vulgaris
Greater bladderwort is best pruned in August.
| Pruning months | August |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–August |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Greater bladderwort: when to prune it?
It does not really need pruning. If it grows too dense, thin it in August.
What else to prune in those months? August
Greater bladderwort: how to prune it?
- Gently pull part of the stems out of the water by hand or with a pond rake.
- Leave at least half in place, so there is enough plant left to form winter buds.
- Leave what you remove on the bank for a day, so tadpoles and larvae can crawl back into the water.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: August.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Greater bladderwort · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.