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Pure Peat for Sarracenia: Aeration and Drainage Problems

David asks if Sarracenia grow well in 100% peat. Jeff Dallas: "They'll grow alright, but you have more problems with rotting due to lack of aeration in the media. The pots also don't drain well with pure peat." Uses pure peat only for seedlings/small pots; mixed media for mature plants. "Roots need oxygen!"

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

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