sundewman
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Post by sundewman on Feb 6, 2008 4:12:51 GMT
Hello,
I have looked around at the different advised mediums to use specifically for droseras and have found that sphagnum is recommended for many varieties. My question is:
Is it better to use processed ground sphagnum peat moss (looks like fluffy dirt), long-fibered sphagnum (dead), or finely chopped dried sphagnum?
Thanks for the advice,
Aaron
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Post by Brian Barnes on Feb 6, 2008 10:46:14 GMT
Hi Aaron. Keep in mind, that when sphagnum starts growing, it can easily overcome most of the smaller, flat rosette species. I've always used a half sand, half peat mix with great success for most of my Drosera. I do use live sphagnum for D. schizandra and D. prolifera though, as these species seem to prefer it. Happy Growing,  Brian. |
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sundewman
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Post by sundewman on Feb 6, 2008 22:48:51 GMT
Have you had any experience with dead sphagnum? Also, is finely chopped sphagnum the same as long-fibered sphagnum, except it is chopped up?
Thanks again for the help.
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Post by Brian Barnes on Feb 7, 2008 10:36:10 GMT
Yep, you got it! Sometimes it is also called milled sphagnum....
Bri.
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hexus
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Post by hexus on Aug 7, 2008 10:28:54 GMT
as you know most of CPs live in the area that has very low Ph . like 3,5- 4 ...
what if we take the soil from those areas and put it to pot ?
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Post by stevestewart on Aug 7, 2008 11:51:43 GMT
as you know most of CPs live in the area that has very low Ph . like 3,5- 4 ... what if we take the soil from those areas and put it to pot ? Hexus, Welcome to the forum! I have taken Florida soil and grown Drosera capillaris and Sarracenia minor in it. One problem with using native soils is that invasive weeds and harmful pathogens such as nematodes can be more aggressive than beneficial ones. Soils are illegal to ship across state lines here in the US, for anyone not wanting to go through extensive delays, permitting and inspections. Florida soils are also very fine and not very suitable for pot culture, without extra effort, like putting filters in the drain holes, to keep the soil in the pots, and extra watering. Our native soil is heavy in weight as well, making large collections and large plants difficult to move around. Plants such as the ones mentioned also grow much faster in peat and sand or Sphagnum moss, in my experience. Take care, Steven Stewart |
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