Hi Insecticidal151, thank you for the video. NOTE: Orchid Moss and other bagged Moss products are not necessarily Sphagnum moss. If a person was to use those other products they may have poor results. A "potting mix" is a bit of a new concept to me though regarding carnivorous plants. I don't recall ever purchasing a CP that was in a mix with maybe the exception of something like a Dewy Pine or maybe a Butterwort. Maybe there are certain varieties that would be better suited to a grow mix such as you have shared as apposed to just standard Long Fibered Sphagnum? May be something I try testing in the future. Your plants look healthy and happy. Good Job Sir!
Hey I apologize for the late reply. This mix, and other comparable mixes, are better for North American temperate carnivores (Sarracenia, dionaea, Drosera) in particular. I'm not a fan of longer fibered sphagnum as a growing medium because when it comes time to repot them, the roots become really entangled and typically break off. I use long fibered sphagnum as a top dressing for my pots and I also use a food processor to mill it down to almost a fine dust. I have found that this works perfectly as a mulching solution. The experimentation is the best part!!!!!!! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!!!
@@insecticidal151 Ahhh okay, I see. Makes sense and very interesting about the roots, that is a very good point and consideration. Yeah, nothing worse trying to repot and end up losing precious roots. I may need to re-think and try out what you have come up with. Thanks for your hard work, sharing your personal experience, and for the added info. Happy Growing, you have great results.
Hi!! I was sent your video thru my Beginner Carnivorous Plant group! I want to ask if all hose water is safe for soaking peat, or is it dependent on where you are? I live in NYC so we don't have a lot of access to hose water. I've been having to buy water specifically for watering my pitcher plants. Thanks!
Water - Definitely dependent on where you live! I live in south Texas and my water is very hard and full of minerals. I can recommend looking in purchasing a Zero Pitcher! We got one and it has been a lifesaver for my plants, my Keurig and my coffee maker. The filters can add up but IF you can buy them in bulk from Amazon it’s worth it. With my water conditions I can usually get about 20 or gallons per filter. Saves buying vinegar to clean my appliances and the problem of disposing of plastic jugs. For me the Zero Pitcher has been a worthwhile purchase.
G'day mate. I like medium like this but I prefer to separate the spaghnum between top and bottom. The bottom spaghnum stops the peat leaking out and the top is for moisture retention.
I typically mulch the top with shredded sphagnum. I have a bunch of window screen that I’ve been using in the bottom of pots to stop it from leaking out of the bottom.
I live in Michigan Zone 6a . I have noticed that a Peat rich mix in my area leads to rot . What state are you located and Zone please ? A Mix of 1:1:1 peat, sand, Perlte works Great here . One thing I have noticed in spring , I can't let my plants sit in 2" water like summer . It builds Anaerobic Bacteria which as you know smells like a septic tank . Anyway, Great Video . Keep them coming .
I'm in NC zone 7B. If it helps, my plants are in 12+ hours of full sun per day. The only shade they ever get is from cloud cover so the surface stays a little drier
@@insecticidal151 well that Great weather really help . Need to find a sunnier spot . I just get 5 hrs of direst light . And got to remember to let my water dry before filling .
