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Miracle-Gro Peat and Perlite: Unsafe for Carnivorous Plants

A grower bought Miracle-Gro sphagnum peat and perlite for repotting Sarracenia leucophylla, but heard all Miracle-Gro products contain harmful fertilizer.

Verification and Alternatives

Christopher confirmed: Miracle-Gro products have fertilizer. Buy plastic-wrapped bales of premium Canadian sphagnum peat (1-2 ft³ cubes) from nurseries. Or buy pre-mixed from carnivorous plant suppliers (e.g., cobraplant.com).

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