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You can’t just say all ponds are the same and therefore safe, nutrient levels in the water will vary between individual ponds according to the factors I’ve already mentioned

You don’t say how large the pond is or whether you have a biological filter but that’s quite a few decent sized fish that respire ammonia through their gills and release nitrogen and other nutrients in their waste. Assuming some or all are goldfish or koi (carp family) that release a lot of waste it’s likely there’ll be an excess of nitrogen in the water as ammonia, nitrite or nitrates even in a well planted pond, along with nutrients from decomposing plant material. You could test the water using a test kit but these are generally only indicative, and this is something you would have to do frequently as nitrogen levels will fluctuate according to variables such as water temp, pH, oxygen levels and feeding rate. Others may be able to advise on a ‘safe’ nitrogen level for CPs but there’s also pond treatments to consider i.e. anti parasite and anti fungal treatments such as formaldehyde if you’ve used these. Personally I wouldn’t risk keeping them in a pond with fish, most sarracenia are pretty hardy (flavas, purps and oreophila especially) and should be fine outdoors in a plastic tray

Yes I have with no problems, but believe there’s a forum thread about the manufacturers mixing it with normal compost

I used to think regia was sensitive to high temperatures, now i'm not so sure. Mine spent last summer getting baked in a south facing conservatory where it gets full sun all day, it's coming back into full growth now we're getting some sunny days (even if it is freezing outside). Conventional wisdom also suggests regia likes a drier soil than other Drosera - I disagree, mine is very thirsty and stands in water permanently through the summer. For sure i agree that a large, tall pot is a necessity the roots are really long, in a fairly open potting mix with plenty of perlite.

I’ve also used it on sarracenia with no problems, on occasion have applied it to Cephs and drosera too.

I had the same problem and had to register a dispute with PayPal to get my money back. Suggest you do the same. I've noticed his website is working again, not the way to treat your customers

After a slow start mine are looking good, I'll gladly try to take a leaf or pitcher cutting off red rocket for you in the spring

Sow mine in the autumn now, seem to get earlier germination that way

I can only agree, never had any problems with Carnivoria, plants are always healthy and a good size. Will happily order from them again

Cancel that, he continues to ignore my emails about my order. Really wouldn't advise anyone to order from this guy...

Just started using a bag of this myself, it looks OK good colour and texture

Been a while since I grew rotundifolia but they look like winter resting buds as the plant goes into dormancy

If you want to split it you will need to let it go dormant so it needs to go in the greenhouse. I'd leave it now until spring.

I don't use auto openers as I'm always worried about strong winds catching wide open windows and causing some serious damage. Opening the door is rarely sufficient, even in winter, you really need some forced ventilation i.e. fans to circulate the air to keep mould at bay

They're best left alone as much as possible as they don't always react well to being repotted and can 'sulk' for a while. As you've already repotted once I think I'd leave it. If you feel you must then the dormant period is ideal, make sure to take cuttings in case the worst happens