Re: Re: Heliamphora cultivation
dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Fri, 24 May 96 20:42 EDT
> I have them in tall pots with a mix which is basically
> Nepenthes mix:perlite in 1:1. My Nepenthes mix is (2/3
> peatmoss, 1/3 perlite or styrofoam, 1/3 diatoms):(orchid mix or
> pine bark) in 1:1. The pots are sitting in water. The "trick"
> to them is the roots must be wet but they must also have good
> air flow to them also. I wonder if sand:perlite:peat in 2:2:1
> would also be a good mix?
The above Nep mix should have read: peatmoss:perlite:diatoms in
6:1:1. Mix this with an equal volume of pine bark/orchid mix.
The 6:1:1 mix is what I use on Sarrs, Drosera, Mexican Pings, VFT.
Using this mix has worked best for me as I can always use it for
something.
Dave