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Aquatic Carnivorous Plants for Ponds in Extreme Climates

Anke in SoCal (110°F summer, below freezing winter nights) asks which carnivorous plants grow in a pond with turtles and koi.

Expert Answer: Floating Aquatics, But Risk of Predation

Christopher: Aquatic bladderworts (Utricularia) and Aldrovanda can grow floating in freshwater ponds. However, they'll likely be eaten by turtles and fish.

Good Growing!

Christopher

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