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Sarracenia media


Question
Do Sarracenias do well in Pure peat (100% peat)?

Answer
Hi David,

They'll grow alright, but you have more problems with rotting due to lack of aeration in the media.  The pots also don't drain well with pure peat.  I use pure peat in small pots for seedlings, or in cell plug trays, but I always used a mixed media for older plants.  Roots need oxygen!

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com

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