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Hi, I am going to try Heliamphora minor this weekend.
This is my first Heliamphora.

I can’t decide what kind of soil for it.

Sphagnum moss ?

peat moss : perlite = 1:1 mix soil ?

base is mix soil and Sphagnum moss on it ?

Please help me.

Chihayan.

I started growing all my Heli's in Long Fiber sphagnum only. I would not use peat at all since they seem to like having a loose soil. You could possibly add perlite to the sphagnum depending on how often you want to water it.

Also that moss on top is some weed moss, not live sphagnum.

SundewWolf wrote:I would not use peat at all since they seem to like having a loose soil. You could possibly add perlite to the sphagnum depending on how often you want to water it.

Great answer. I completely agree. Loose soil is key for Helis. The airier the better. They can do well in straight LFSM, but I'd recommend adding some perlite to the mix if you don't mind watering it more frequently.

SundewWolf wrote:I started growing all my Heli's in Long Fiber sphagnum only. I would not use peat at all since they seem to like having a loose soil. You could possibly add perlite to the sphagnum depending on how often you want to water it.

Also that moss on top is some weed moss, not live sphagnum.

thank you for your advice



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Matt wrote:

SundewWolf wrote:I would not use peat at all since they seem to like having a loose soil. You could possibly add perlite to the sphagnum depending on how often you want to water it.

Great answer. I completely agree. Loose soil is key for Helis. The airier the better. They can do well in straight LFSM, but I'd recommend adding some perlite to the mix if you don't mind watering it more frequently.

loose soil is key !
I'll keep that in mind.

What is LFSM ?
I can’t find it in my dictionary and on website.


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Long fiber sphagnum moss.

I just have one (‘Cherry Top’) but it’s been doing beautifully under lights in live Sphagnum. I pour water over it every day or two.


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KategoricalKarnivore wrote:Long fiber sphagnum moss.

I understand.
thank you


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Bob Beer wrote:I just have one (‘Cherry Top’) but it’s been doing beautifully under lights in live Sphagnum. I pour water over it every day or two.


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I have some live Sphagnum.
I’ll try it. Thank you.


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