WATERWHEEL PLANT: Aldrovanda Vesiculosa loc Okavango, Botswana

Aldrovanda Vesiculosa loc Okavango Swamp, Botswana

Description

• We are beyond excited to finally add waterwheel plants to our selection of brand new Cultivo-exclusive plant offers
• Aldrovanda vesiculosa, commonly known as the waterwheel plant, is the only species in the plant genus Aldrovanda
• Waterwheel plants are free floating carnivorous plants that grow submerged in acidic, peaty water, capturing small aquatic invertebrates such a protozoa and mosquito wigglers
• Even though Aldrovanda is part of the sundew family, these rootless, aquatic plants use tiny traps similar to those of the infamous venus flytrap to trap prey and is generally vary rare in collections
• Waterwheel plants are extremely endangered in the wild and might be challenging to grow in cultivation - this one is not for the faint of heart

Shipping

• Temperate forms of Aldrovanda Vesiculosa will go dormant as winter sets in.  These winterbuds are approximately 2-5 mm in size and are also known as winter turions
• Collecting from us:  
• 1 portion includes 2 sprigs - currently 2-5cm long (during summer) or 2 turions (during winter) in a watertight container 
• Sent via courier:  
• Plant portions and turions will be sent damp to wet and protected in a sealed watertight container
• It's highly recommended to prepare water with peat and leaf litter prior to arrival (read more)

Care

• Waterwheel plants grow submerged in acidic, peaty water that is low in nutrients, but rich in dead leaf litter
• Aldrovanda can be challenging to grow and will need additional steps in preparing a conducive habitat
• Download Michael Szesze's care guide for tips on growing aldrovanda vesiculosa successfully

Ordering

• 🛒 Website items are available online only – We ship anywhere in South Africa
• ⏳ Processing Time – Paid orders are usually processed within 24 hours on weekdays and shipped within 2-3 days (Monday to Friday)

Payment

• 🔒 Secure Payments – Pay via Yoco or Payfast. We also accept EFTs

Delivery

• 🚚 Delivery Options – Full tracking available with Pargo and door-to-door courier. Pickup and Local delivery within Gauteng available
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• 💰 Shipping Rates from R129 – Get a free, instant estimate using the shipping calculator on the cart page before checking out! This rate covers all packaging materials and actual delivery costs—what you see is what you pay - no hidden fees!
• ✨ Free Shipping on all orders over R2000

• Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
• We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
• 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it's the real deal
• Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know – we're happy to help!