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Choosing Carnivorous Plant Soil in Germany: Live Sphagnum vs. Peat Mixes

A German grower seeks substrate for VFT repotting. Options: live sphagnum, dried sphagnum (loose/pressed), nursery "earth mix" (peat, perlite, coconut fiber).

Recommendation

Top choices: nursery mix (#4) and live sphagnum (#1). Most CPs thrive in live sphagnum. Nursery mix is close to professional blends; coconut fiber is acceptable with peat. Dried sphagnum needs perlite/pumice for drainage to avoid rot.

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