PART THREE

NEPENTHES Tropical Pitcher Plants

By: Christy Suzuki, RN

Learning Objective

By the end of this presentation, the reader will be able to:

discuss the two key SOIL components needed to keep Nepenthes happy and healthy.

Recall one way to mix Nepenthes soil.

Identify one property that holds moisture.

Identify one property that creates air space around the roots.

What’s the best SOIL to use for Nepenthes??

The best soil to use for Nepenthes is soil that:

1. Has a property that holds moisture/water.

What’s the best SOIL to use for Nepenthes??

The best soil to use for Nepenthes is soil that:

2. Has a property that creates airspace around the roots and good drainage within the soil.

What can I use that holds water ??

Long Fiber Sphagnum Peat Moss

What can I use that holds water ??

Peat moss - Holds water and is acidic.

What can I use that holds water ??

Vermiculite- Holds water AND creates airspace :-)

What can I use that creates air space ??

Vermiculite- Creates airspace AND holds water ;-)

What can I use that creates air space ??

Volcanic Pumice

What can I use that creates air space ??

PERLITE-

is a type of volcanic glass that has morphed into this sand like structure due to the swelling that occurred from the extremely high volcanic temperature.

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What can I use that creates air space ??

COCONUT

HUSK CHIPS

What SOIL MIX does SouthBayTraps.Com use?

Equal Parts Of:

Sphagnum moss, Coconut Coir, Peat moss, and Perlite.

How can I make my own SOIL MIX?

EQUAL PARTS:

Bark

Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss

How can I make my own SOIL MIX?

Equal Parts of EVERYTHING

How can I make my own SOIL MIX?

Get CREATIVE and start making your own soil mixtures! :-)

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