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drosophyllum soil mix


Question
Hello my question is can drosophyllum grow in peat and perlite only if yes what ratios. Also my darlingtonia is doing great so if darlingtonia which needs cool nights is growing really good can heliamphora do well with it outside here in puerto rico.
thanks

Answer
For growing Drosophyllum, we recommend a mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, pumice and sand.  If all you have is peat moss and perlite, you can use 1 part peat and 3 parts perlite.

It's possible to grow Heliamphora outdoors in Puerto Rico if your days are not excessively warm (above 90癋).  I have a friend on the Big Island in Hawaii who has a few Heliamphora growing outdoors.  If you choose to grow it outdoors, you'll need to provide shelter from the hot afternoon sun.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin

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