Utricularia graminifolia – Tissue Culture
Utricularia graminifolia, often referred to as UG, is a fine-textured carpeting plant prized in Aquascaping for its soft, grass-like appearance. When established, it forms a low, natural-looking carpet that works beautifully in both nano aquariums and larger, detail-focused layouts.
Available Sizes:
- Mini – 2" cup: Ideal for nano tanks, touch-ups, or trial plantings
- Standard – 3" cup: Larger portion for faster carpet coverage in bigger layouts
As with all tissue cultures, rinse thoroughly to remove gel before planting.
Why Aquascapers Like It
- Soft, grass-like carpet with a natural meadow appearance
- Scales well from nano tanks to larger Aquascapes
- Pest- and algae-free tissue culture growth
- Excellent contrast against stone and wood hardscape
- Highly sought-after carpeting plant for refined layouts
Care & Placement
- Placement: Foreground / carpeting plant
- Lighting: Moderate to high
- CO₂: Strongly recommended for successful carpeting
- Substrate: Fine-grain, nutrient-rich substrate works best
- Planting: Split into many small portions and plant with spacing
- Flow: Gentle flow to prevent uprooting
Aquascaping Tips
- Plant small portions close together for faster, more even carpet coverage.
- Avoid disturbing the substrate during the first few weeks after planting.
- Stable CO₂ and nutrient levels matter more than high light alone.
Plant Specs
| Category |
Details |
| Type |
Carpeting Plant (Tissue Culture) |
| Difficulty |
Intermediate – Advanced |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Light |
Moderate to High |
| CO₂ |
Required for best results |
| Placement |
Foreground / Carpet |
| Temperature |
22–28°C |
| pH Range |
~5.5–7.0 |
Utricularia graminifolia may take time to establish. Focus on new runners and fresh green growth as indicators of success rather than initial melt.
