Live Sphagnum Species for Nepenthes/Heliamphora and Well Water Safety

Asks best live Sphagnum species for Nepenthes/Heliamphora, and if well water is safe.

Any live Sphagnum works similarly. For specific media advice, ask CPUK Forum or FlytrapCare Forum.

Most well/city water is high in dissolved minerals. Without a TDS meter, don't risk it. Use rain, RO, or distilled water.

Live Sphagnum species choice is minor. Well water is unsafe for CPs unless TDS-verified low. Stick to rain/RO/distilled.

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