Growing Aldrovanda vesiculosa in Malaysia- a short writeup

[bactrus]

Richard blessed with a consignment of Aldrovanda at the end of May 2008. Thanks again Richard. Included some pictures below. Not very well taken though. Nothing in June because I was more attached to my baby than to visit my little pond- which is at my parent's house.

This is how it initially arrived in, Sandwiched between wet kitchen towers. Yes the black stuff is decomposing plants.



Took this picture a week later. What's left is just a short tip about an inch and a half.



The growing tank. 2' by 4' in open sun with other plants as neighbours. Water has been prepared about a month before and the other plants about planted a week before. Also threw a couple of gourami, SAE in to control algae and mosquito larvae.

This is recent photo.


The colony


Now some closeup.




Measurements
Didn't have any instrument off hand so I estimated this strand to be about 7 inches. The longest in the tank.



That's all for now folks. Thanks for your attention.

[David]

So nice your plant is growing and thriving. Hmm, got to try it again in the near future but this time I've got to set up the tank properly first.

[strath76]

Your plants look great. You have obviously got the conditions right. This is a plant I am hoping to have a go at myself in the next year. I just need to get set up for it!

It appears from the timeline and the photo's that they are growing and multiplying rapidly for you.

[plantlover]

Nice Aldrovandas. Your plant is surviving.

[rsivertsen]

Ban,

It sure is nice to see your plants growing so well! Congratulations!

- Rich

[caseyhoo]

That is nice!!!

[truenature'slover]

Hello, do you mind sharing/selling a few aldrovandas to me please? I would like to try and grow some in my fish pond. Thanks.

Sincerely,

Stan

[rsivertsen]

Stan, Where do you live? The Aldrovanda won't be out in enough numbers until June.

Rich

[truenature'slover]

Rich,

Thank you for your reply. I read some of your replies to questions on the subject of Aldrovanda and I think you did a great job answering the details.


I live in Selangor, Malaysia. I hope to conduct a research on Aldrovandas and their ability to thrive in Malaysian climate.

I know Aldrovandas cannot be found wild in Malaysia. I absolutely have no idea where to source them and would definitely appreciate if anyone can offer some to me.

I am also into Utricularia and if there is anyone on an outing to lakes/ wetlands in Peninsular Malaysia please give me a shout! Thanks !!!


Peace with Nature,
Stan