Alan received a bare-root DC XL Venus flytrap (rare cultivar) but lacks 50/50 peat/perlite—only has long-fiber sphagnum. Plants are in full sun (95°F+), ½" standing water, NW Arkansas. Ordered peat/perlite from Sarracenia Northwest.
Young DC XL Flytrap
Young DC XL Flytrap
Jeff Dallas: Short-term sphagnum is fine, but long-term it breaks down, loses aeration. Natural habitat is sandy/peaty. Repot when soil arrives. Asked if Alan waitlisted for DC XL—mentioned other giant cultivars (B-52, King Henry, Colorado Giant, Czech Giant, B-52 × Ginormous).
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com
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