Choosing Replacement Soil for a Combination Bowl

Question: I have a large combination bowl from Portland with your tags. It says replace soil yearly, but you have many mixes. Which one?

Answer: You can wait another season—large container lasts two years. Remove weeds, trim dead leaves. Our standard mix is 1:1 peat moss and perlite. If mixing yourself, ensure zero compost, fertilizer, garden soil, or potting soil. Carnivorous plants need nutrient-free media.

Good Growing!

— Jeff Dallas, Sarracenia Northwest