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Miracle-Gro Moss Kills Drosera Spatulata Colony

Joe's D. spatulata 'Fraser Island' colony declining with brown dying pieces despite neem oil for mold. Christopher: "It looks like the Miracle Grow killed your Drosera spatulata clump. Miracle Grow adds fertilizers to all their products... deadly to most carnivorous species." Recommends unfertilized mixes from cobraplant.com or brands like Black Gold, Canadian Premium. Repot survivors immediately to unfertilized mix.

Christopher

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