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Rescuing Plants from Miracle-Gro Terrarium: Species-Specific Recovery

Trevor bought Cobra Lily, sundew, Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle' from Lowe's, potted in Miracle-Gro peat/perlite in aquarium. Jeff Dallas: "You're so going to hate what I have to say." Terrariums fail—plants slowly decline, rot, die. Three species need different conditions: Cobra Lily (cool springs, fussy), D. adelae (tropical), S. 'Judith Hindle' (SE US native). Miracle-Gro soil kills CPs. Immediate repotting: 1:1 peat/perlite (unfortified) for sundew and Sarracenia; add orchid bark for Cobra. Separate pots, sunny windows, water trays. D. adelae can stay terrarium with proper lights or move to window (trim weak leaves). Volume DVDs recommended.

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

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