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Most carnivorous plants will grow successfully in acidic
media. Sphagnum peat or long-fiber sphagnum moss are the media of choice,
with added material that makes the media suitable for drainage while undiminishing its acidic properties. Selections include perlite,
vermiculite, horticultural quartz sand and the like. Unfortunately, many of
the larger commercial retailers do sell these ingredients, but often they
have been supplemented with various additives and fertilizers which may be
beneficial to other species, but are nearly invariably deadly to carnivorous
plants.
We offer media, pots and more below..
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Sphagnum peat moss
Canadian |
Sphagnum peat moss is the ideal all-purpose
carnivorous plant medium. If you're not certain where to begin, this is
a reasonably fail-proof opening medium ingredient for most carnivorous
plant species.
One-gallon bag:
$6.50 |
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Perlite
Synthetic lava rock |
Proper drainage is essential for almost all
carnivorous plants grown in "captivity". Absence of proper drainage may
lead to root rot and eventual death of the plant.
One gallon bag: $6.50 |
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Horticultural Pumice
Volcanic rock |
Pumice, though not commonly found here in
the Northeast, is often used as a drainage ingredient in media favored
by Bonsai growers. However, when it also an effective component of
mixture used for Cephalotus and Nepenthes.
One quart bag: $8.00 |
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Carnivorous Plant Mix #1
Dionaea, Drosera and Sarracenia
media |
This generic 1:1 mix of peat moss to perlite
is a basic mix that can be used on almost all carnivorous plants. I
typically use it for Dionaea, Sarracenia and Drosera,
but it can be used with Nepenthes and Pinguicula as needed, as long as
the proper watering conditions are used.
One gallon bag: $6.50 |
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Carnivorous Plant Mix #2
Nepenthes media |
This is a mixture that consists of 20% peat
moss, 40% perlite and 40% orchid bark. This is one of two formulations
that I use for Nepenthes pots. The peat moss is sufficient to provide
the necessary acidic soil, while the perlite and orchid bark allow for
strong drainage.
One gallon bag:
$7.50 |
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Carnivorous Plant Mix #3
Nepenthes media |
This is a mixture of 50% long-fiber sphagnum
moss and 50% orchid bark. This alternative Nepenthes formulation retains
more water than Mix #2. The use of LFS over peat moss means that
watering may be less frequently done, but care should taken to ensure
that the medium is not so wet that root rot develops.
One gallon bag: $7.50 |
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Carnivorous Plant Mix #4
Pinguicula media |
This is a zeolite-based substrate, which has
served me well with several species of Mexican butterwort, including
P. esseriana and P. gigantea, which do not require conditions
as wet as those of many other carnivorous plant species.
One quart bag:
$6.00
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While all of our plants are provided already
potted, you may find that you're looking for additional pots, or
possibly larger pots for repotting. We have a small selection of
gently-used surplus pots for sale. Colors may vary depending on
availability, between green, black and orange. 15% discount will
apply for five or more pots of the same size.
2" pots
(peat pot): $0.60 each
3.5" pots (black): $0.85 each
4.5" pots (black): $1.00 each
5.5" pots (black, thick wall): $1.75 each |
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An easy source of food for your sundews,
pygmy sundews and pitcher plants
Plant labels: $1.00 per packet |
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Useful tool for handling insects, bloodworms
and small plants.
Straight tweezers: $1.50
Curved forceps: $1.50 |
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The Sakura IdentiPen is ideal for use with
plant labels in outdoor pots. The writing is fade-resistant,
water-resistant and even alcohol-resistant (unlike Sharpie permanent
markers.) I've used the same Sakura pen for the past three years in
labeling my plants, with no problems yet.
IdentiPen: temporarily sold out |
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Water Quality Meter
Measures level of total dissolved solids |
Dionaea, Drosera and Sarracenia, and to a
lesser extent Nepenthes and Pinguicula, require water that has less than
100ppm of total dissolved solids. Water that measures less than 50ppm is
ideal, and by using this handheld water meter you can ensure that you
water is of a sufficient quality to keep your plants alive and healthy.
(Color may vary)
TDS Water quality meter: $11.00 |
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