soil

[Drew]

Hi noob( ) going to plant some VFT what soil combo should i use

 

[Capensis]

1:1 peat and perlite/sand.

 

[Drew]

thanks

 

[Capensis]

You're welcome. And welcome to TF!

 

[jimscott]

VFT's do well in long fibered sphagnum (LFS), also known as "orchid moss". I would put a layer of LFS at the bottom and add another layer of sand (pool filter is good) and a good top layer of more LFS. They need good drainage.

 

[Drew]

what is LFS i herd alot about it but feel stupid 4 not knowing it lol

 

[Capensis]

Long-fibered Sphagnum...jimscott just said it.

 

[Drew]

ohhhhhhhh never mind lol

 

[BigBella]

Hi noob( ) going to plant some VFT what soil combo should i use

My Dionaea soil preference is a 1:1 mix of sphagnum peat moss to horticultural sand or a 2:1 mix of the same. I have noticed little difference between those two.

Good luck . . .