tropical pitcher plants | an introduction to the wonderful nepenthes part three
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PART THREE
NEPENTHES Tropical Pitcher Plants
By: Christy Suzuki, RN
Learning Objective
By the end of this presentation, the reader will be able to:
discuss the two key SOIL components needed to keep Nepenthes happy and healthy.
Recall one way to mix Nepenthes soil.
Identify one property that holds moisture.
Identify one property that creates air space around the roots.
What’s the best SOIL to use for Nepenthes??
The best soil to use for Nepenthes is soil that:
1. Has a property that holds moisture/water.
What’s the best SOIL to use for Nepenthes??
The best soil to use for Nepenthes is soil that:
2. Has a property that creates airspace around the roots and good drainage within the soil.
What can I use that creates air space ??
PERLITE-
is a type of volcanic glass that has morphed into this sand like structure due to the swelling that occurred from the extremely high volcanic temperature.
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What SOIL MIX does SouthBayTraps.Com use?
Equal Parts Of:
Sphagnum moss, Coconut Coir, Peat moss, and Perlite.