- Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:33 am
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I live in Romania and it is rely hard to find sphagnum peat moss where I live. I found online some carnivorous plant soil mix but the description sounds like all kinds of wrong.
Here is the link to the soil mix https://www.emag.ro/substrat-natural-dr ... DLRHTTMBM/
The website is in Romanian so here is a google translation of the description:
"Composition: peat, biohumus, Mediterranean pine bark humus min. 30%, compost from vegetable waste, organic matter
This formula meets the main needs of carnivorous plants (Dionaea, Sarracenia, Nepenthes, Drosera, Pinguicula, etc.): sufficient amount of water accessible to roots and very good drainage, natural fertilization with biohumus, supplemented with compost from green waste, natural immunity and strengthening the plant structure.
How to use: Choose a suitable pot and place some pebbles at the base to ensure adequate water drainage. Then pour a layer of substrate and prepare a hole to place the new plant. Carefully remove the plant from the old pot and gently remove any soil present at the roots. Place the plant in the new pot, cover the roots with the substrate and press lightly and evenly around the plant. Water the plant slowly and moderately. After planting: water as usual after 7 days. If necessary, add a layer of substrate. Fertilization is not required for a period of 6 months.
Storage conditions: keep the bag in a dry place in the original packaging. Keep out of reach of children. Do not store in direct sunlight."
Sorry for the long post.
Here is the link to the soil mix https://www.emag.ro/substrat-natural-dr ... DLRHTTMBM/
The website is in Romanian so here is a google translation of the description:
"Composition: peat, biohumus, Mediterranean pine bark humus min. 30%, compost from vegetable waste, organic matter
This formula meets the main needs of carnivorous plants (Dionaea, Sarracenia, Nepenthes, Drosera, Pinguicula, etc.): sufficient amount of water accessible to roots and very good drainage, natural fertilization with biohumus, supplemented with compost from green waste, natural immunity and strengthening the plant structure.
How to use: Choose a suitable pot and place some pebbles at the base to ensure adequate water drainage. Then pour a layer of substrate and prepare a hole to place the new plant. Carefully remove the plant from the old pot and gently remove any soil present at the roots. Place the plant in the new pot, cover the roots with the substrate and press lightly and evenly around the plant. Water the plant slowly and moderately. After planting: water as usual after 7 days. If necessary, add a layer of substrate. Fertilization is not required for a period of 6 months.
Storage conditions: keep the bag in a dry place in the original packaging. Keep out of reach of children. Do not store in direct sunlight."
Sorry for the long post.