Meet The Soil Ingredients:

• Unfertilised Coconut Coir Base: A pest-free foundation for your new potting mix that's 100% traceable to its source, unlike other potting mixes that are made from green waste which carries flies, weeds and mushrooms. The potting mix will be unfertilised as nutritious soils will immediately burn the roots, resulting in plant death within around ten days.
• Sand: A balanced amount of fine-graded sand to promote optimum drainage, while providing substance for its root system to interact and grow through. Our sand composition will also help downplay the risk of dehydration and drought-related plant damage to its foliage.

Key Features:

• Fungus Gnat Free Composition: Grow your houseplant with confidence, knowing there will be no flies or insects in the mix when it arrives! We store our potting mixes for two weeks before confirming they are bug free.
• Suitable for both traditional watering techniques (with a watering can), as well as for semi-hydroponic or self-watering setups, too!
• Suitable for both repotting mature specimens & sowing Carnivorous Plant seeds. 
• Reduces Environmental Shock: Formulated to help mitigate abiotic (environmental) stress, this mix provides a stable and nutrient-rich environment, helping these plants adapt to indoor conditions with reduced risk of shock.
• Crafted in the UK: Proudly made in the UK with a focus on quality and sustainability, this potting mix reflects the expertise of local craftsmanship, ensuring your plant receives the best possible care.
• The potting mix has a pH Balance of 6.4.
• Vegan, peat-free & no animal cruelty. 
• Once opened, it'll remain fresh for at least twelve months when stored in a dry, cool cabinet/shelf. 

Suitable Plants for This Potting Mix:

• Cephalotus
• Darlingtonia
• Drosera (Sundews)
• Nepenthes (Monkey Traps)
• Pinguicula (Butterworts)
• Pitcher Plants (Sarracenia)
• Utricularia
• Venus Fly Traps (Dionaea muscipula)

Sizes:

Don't know the size of your new pot yet? Simply measure the pot's top diameter to find the perfect amount of compost you'll need for repotting.

Size (Litres)	Ideal for...
1L	13cm pots or smaller
5L	14cm - 20cm pots
10L	21cm - 28cm pots
15L	29cm - 35cm pots
25L	36cm pots or larger, or for multiple repottings!

FAQs

How Often Do I Need To Repot My Carnivorous Plant (like Venus Fly Traps)?

Repotting insect-eating plants like Venus Fly Traps is a rare practice due to their small, non-invasive root system. We recommend repotting your carnivorous plant every four years, with the next sized pot. You can also repot multiple different species of carnivorous plants (like Sarracenia or Monkey Traps) in one pot using this potting mix.

Is This Potting Mix Suitable for Sowing Seeds like Venus Fly Traps?

Absolutely. You can use this potting mix to sow carnivorous plants seedlings as this product's sand profile will help enable germination and solid root development during the early stages of seedhood.

Can I Repot Carnivorous Plants in the Autumn or Winter?

Yes! Repotting these plants during the colder months of the year is safe practice & doesn't increase the likelihood of transplant shock or root rot (compared to transplanting in spring or summer).

 

Will This Potting Mix Reduce The Risk of Dehydration/Crispy Leaves?

Using our potting mix will reduce the risk of drought (& therefore death) as dehydration is the most common way to kill a carnivorous plant. This mix will also be perfectly suited for self-watering or semi-hydroponic set-ups, too. 

Should I Water My Carnivorous Plant Before or After Repotting?

As Carnivorous Plants must be kept in constantly wet soil, they'll need watering both before and after repotting. Don't worry about over-watering or root rot as they are adapted to grow only in partially waterlogged conditions. 

Why Doesn't My Carnivorous Plant Need Fertilising Ever?

The whole reason why your Venus Fly Trap or Pitcher Plant doesn't like regular fertilisers (like BabyBio or Miracle-Gro) is because they naturally grow in nutrient-deficient soils. Therefore, they have evolved to get their 'food' via other means by catching insects & digesting their insides. Make sure your Carnivorous Plant is kept in the sunniest window in the house as the sunlight will also help keep it strong and healthy.

Dormancy Period Care (Important Read!)

Most insect-eating plants like the Venus Fly Trap will need a resting period in the colder weather. During this time, they might develop yellow or brown leaves, along with dying 'traps'. Don't discard the plant and instead keep it in the sunniest, but coldest area of your house. You can also keep them outside (24hrs a day) during the winter to help them serve their dormancy periods. By spring, your plant will begin to regrow and eventually look great again!

What If My Carnivorous Plant Loses Its Traps or Leaves During the Spring or Summer?

This is most likely due to dry air or sudden dehydration. Remember, these plants need reliable soil moisture to do well, so you can always keep them submerged in 2cm of water at all times. To go the extra mile, why not keep your Venus Fly Trap or Pitcher Plant outside (still submerged with water) to help them recover. The only plant that doesn't like to be submerged is the Monkey Trap Plant (Nepenthes).

How to Store This Potting Mix

It's best to keep the lid of the potting mix slightly ajar by around 20% to help it have aeration while in storage. The best place to store the potting mix is in a cool, dark shelf or cabinet until you need it next.

 

Need Any Further Product Help or Professional Houseplant Advice?

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