What Kind of Soil Do Carnivorous Plants Need?

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Carnivorous plants need sphagnum peat moss and perlite stone in equal proportions similar to the bog soil they originate in. Potting soil is too rich and will kill the plants.

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Born in Ohio, USA, James Newsome is a photographer, designer, and writer. He worked as a landscaper for seven years as well as attending Wright state University for Fine Arts and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for photography.

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What Kind of Soil Do Carnivorous Plants Need?

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