Are all plants suitable for coco peat?

Are all plants suitable for coco peat?#274631

By Jds -  Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:27 am
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- Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:27 am #274631

I read in Grey's website that one can use coco peat after its stays in water for 8-12 hours,multiple times.
My TDS meter showed approx 900ppm.
So I have to do this process how many times?
After that will it be suitable for Pinguiculas and Nepenthes?

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Re: Are all plants suitable for coco peat?#274635

By hayproz13579 -  Tue Sep 20, 2016 11:35 am
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- Tue Sep 20, 2016 11:35 am #274635

After the ppm reading decrease to 50 ppm below then it safe to use but not recommended. So you need to this process until it drop to 50 ppm below. I think for safety step you can use sphagnumm moss l.

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Re: Are all plants suitable for coco peat?#274649

By nimbulan -  Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:00 pm
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- Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:00 pm #274649

I know I've read that certain CPs just do not like coco peat though I do not remember which ones. Borneo Exotics uses coco peat exclusively (mixed with coco chips for some species.) If you're growing Mexican pings, I think you'll be better off looking at pure mineral mixes rather than peat alternatives.

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Re: Are all plants suitable for coco peat?#274652

By Jds -  Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:17 pm
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- Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:17 pm #274652

Can I use for Nepenthes ampullaria'Lime twist'?

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Re: Are all plants suitable for coco peat?#274653

By nimbulan -  Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:30 pm
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- Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:30 pm #274653

As far as I know, coco peat is suitable for all Nepenthes, though you may need to provide an aggregate to loosen the soil for some species (highlanders particularly.)

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Re: Are all plants suitable for coco peat?#274654

By Jds -  Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:32 pm
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- Tue Sep 20, 2016 3:32 pm #274654

I am going to use coco peat and coco chips.

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