venus flytrap soil

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  1. Re: How soon can I expect a response to my post?

    What Soils Do Venus Fly Traps Grow In?????:)
     
  2. Megami

    Megami Active Member 10 Years

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    50% Canadian sphagnum peat moss, 25% sand and 25% medium perlite. This keeps it moist but still allows enough space to get air to the roots.
     
  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    You will have to read up on all aspects of the care of these specialized plants to be able to grow them.
     
  4. Re: How soon can I expect a response to my post?

    50/50 mix of peat moss and sand or perlite.

    Go here for all you need to know:

    http://www.sarracenia.com/faq.html

    Tom
     

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