Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix
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Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix – lean substrate for bog-type carnivorous plants
Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix provides a low-nutrient base for plants adapted to poor soils. Rich potting compost can damage sensitive roots, so this mix keeps the nutrient load deliberately low.
What changes in the pot
- Low nutrient: suited to species that resent rich soil
- Bog moisture: works with damp setups for suitable plants
- Purified water: use rainwater, distilled water or low-mineral water
- Species limits: not every carnivorous plant needs the same conditions
Water quality
Use rainwater, distilled water or another low-mineral source. Minerals in hard tap water can accumulate in the substrate and cause problems over time.
Using it indoors
Sarracenia, Drosera, Dionaea and Nepenthes do not all share identical substrate and moisture needs. Use this mix only where a low-nutrient bog-type substrate is appropriate.
How it fits into your setup
This mix is built around structure first. Use it as a complete potting mix, or blend it into a base soil to adjust airflow and drying speed.
Watering should match the pot size and root mass. Check moisture at depth and adjust your routine after the first few cycles.
How to blend it
- Moisten dry components before potting so the mix settles evenly.
- Choose pot size for the root ball, not for the top growth.
- Top-dress with the same mix to reduce surface compaction.
Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix
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Carnivorous Plant Soil Mix
Sale price€16,25
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