Repotting Nepenthes mira: Use Full Nepenthes Mix, Not Standard CP Mix

A Nepenthes mira from Sarracenia Northwest was being overtaken by moss in a pot layered with standard CP mix (bottom) and Nepenthes mix (top). Grower used CFL lights and distilled water.

Repot Now—With Pure Nepenthes Mix

Standard CP mix (peat/perlite) holds too much water for Nepenthes, risking root rot. Use Nepenthes mix throughout the pot for fast drainage. If standard mix is 3:1 perlite:peat, it's acceptable, but pure Nepenthes mix is better.

Timing Is Right

Spring warming is the ideal repotting window. The moss overgrowth signals the medium is breaking down.