Jacob here with Sarracenia Northwest. I have a glass of water here. Using a TDS meter like this, I can quickly assess the mineral concentration of this water, and this water is 14 parts per million. Any reading below 50 parts per million of dissolved minerals is safe enough for carnivorous plants. I also have a g

How much perlite should we add to our carnivorous plant mix? While peat moss is the primary soil ingredient for carnivorous plants, namely Sarracenia, Venus flytraps, and sundews, we add perlite to improve drainage and aeration. Aeration is important to prevent pathogenic bacteria and stunted plant growth. Now, s