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Evaluating Black Gold Sphagnum Peat Moss with Yucca Wetting Agent for Carnivorous Plants

I just wanted to know about this particular product safe for carnivorous plants Nepenthes, Sarracenia, VFTs: Black Gold Sphagnum Peat Moss Plus (Wetting Agent)

https://zoxoro.com.au/Products/Sun-Gro-Horticulture-Black-Gold-Peat-Moss-Plus.htm

Answer

Hi Jon,

This product should be fine. Black Gold uses a Yucca based wetting agent that shouldn’t be any problem to carnivorous plants.

Is peat moss and potting soil really that expensive in Australia?

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.growcarnivorousplants.com

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