Re: Coir
dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Mon, 19 Aug 96 16:24 EDT
> From: nepenth@PC.JARING.MY
>
> Here in Sarawak coco-peat is, unfortunately, one of the only
> commercial medias available (we have no peat, sphagnum, etc.).
> It generally tests out to be slightly alkaline with a pH of about
> 7.5 (perhaps why it killed Russell's D. binata). Supposedly it
> also has very high amounts of potassium but I'm not sure if this
> would necessarily prove detrimental to CP health.
Well, aside from the possible salt, which can easily be washed
from the coco-peat, this seems good for CP. Sarracenia, Pinguicula
some Nepenthes and some Drosera can handle stightly alkaline soils.
and if it is a problem, add a little peat moss to acidify the coir.
Dave Evans