Choosing Safe Sand for Carnivorous Plant Soil Mixes

Aaron asks which Quikrete sand (play sand vs. all-purpose) is safe for carnivorous plants. Jeff Dallas recommends play sand: "Play sand is well washed, and the company makes the assumption kids could be playing in it, so they don't get that from any questionable sources. Not true with all-purpose sand." He's encountered all-purpose sand with foul chemical odors.

For optimal results, pure silica sand (sold for sandblasting) is the "Cadillac of sands." It's free of impurities and ideal for soil mixes.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com