Potting soil mixes

Our ready-made carnivorous plant soil mix is suitable for almost all types (Sarracenia, Dionaea, Drosera, Cephalotus and young Nepenthes). For adult Nepenthes and Heliamphora, it is better to use dried Sphagnum moss, possibly mixed with 30% Orchiata bark (Classic 6-9mm for smaller plants, Power 9-12mm for larger pots/adult plants).

No. Normal potting soil contains fertilizers and salts that can damage or kill the fine, delicate roots of carnivorous plants. Carnivorous plants are adapted to nutrient-poor and often acidic soil, which is why our soil mix contains no fertilizers.

Live sphagnum continues to grow and looks nicer on top of the pot, ideal as a top layer for tropical pitcher plants, terrariums or for the outdoor bog garden. Dried sphagnum (indoor grown or Spagmoss NZ) is more stable in storage, and easier to use as a substrate mix.

Carnivorous plants derive most of their nitrogen from insects and very little from the soil; their roots are not adapted for this. Added fertilizers in the substrate can burn the roots. If you still wish to lightly fertilize (e.g., for Nepenthes or during active growth), use our coated fertilizer PRO separately and in moderation. This is only recommended if the plants are already growing well.

Especially for young carnivorous plant seedlings and plants that are kept indoors and catch little prey. Dosing information is included.

All of our soil mixes, peat, perlite, bark, and dried Sphagnum will remain good for years if stored in a dark and dry place. Live Sphagnum will only stay good for a few weeks in the packaging, so it is better to place it in a container with some water if you are not using it immediately.

We consciously chose packaging made from a single type of plastic (mono-material), which is fully recyclable. Paper may seem more sustainable, but it has two practical disadvantages: it is less moisture-resistant, making it unsuitable for damp products like sphagnum or peat, and paper bags with a plastic inner lining (often used to make them moisture-resistant) are actually not recyclable because the materials cannot be separated. By choosing a single type of plastic, the packaging remains 100% reusable in the recycling chain. You can also reuse the bag yourself for storage or for potting plants.