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Repotting Nepenthes rafflesiana x mirabilis: Soil Mix Recommendations

Weylin received this lowland hybrid and needs a soil mix for first-time repotting.

rafflesiana x mirabilis

Standard Nepenthes Mix Works Perfectly

We use equal parts dried sphagnum moss, orchid bark, and perlite. This suits most lowland and highland Nepenthes. Any mix from our care sheets works if it drains well and is nutrient-poor.

Care sheets here.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin

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