SAMGREEN Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hey guys! so im new here and I want to make a terrarium and i have these plants:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/COLLECTION-OF-3-CARNIVOROUS-PLANTS-Venus-fly-trap-Sarracenia-pitcher-Drosera-/171390840728?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Garden_PlantsSeedsBulbs_JN&hash=item27e7b0af98What kind of soil is best for these to keep them going good? I see this soil in the suggestions:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carnivorous-plant-compost-venus-fly-trap-sundews-dionaea-sarracenia-Seed-compost/191349962660?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D25400%26meid%3D3c28161aaf724902911f4424e1a0f4cb%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D10670%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D171390840728&rt=ncI can see the sundews etc planted in that in the description. Do you reckon that's best? I just want to know from some experts ;-) I would like the plants to thrive in the tankThanks! I'm still learning alot! so sorry for my ignorance in the subject Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFLguy Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hey welcome! Unfortunately, the flytrap and pitcher plant will do much better outside than in a terrarium. Purple pitcher plants (depending on the subspecies) have a natural range into Canada so growing them outdoors year round shouldn't be a problem whatsoever. You could put the sundew in a terrarium but I believe it will do much better as a windowsill plant along with the flytrap. That soil media looks fine to use imo :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMGREEN Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Hey welcome! Unfortunately, the flytrap and pitcher plant will do much better outside than in a terrarium. Purple pitcher plants (depending on the subspecies) have a natural range into Canada so growing them outdoors year round shouldn't be a problem whatsoever. You could put the sundew in a terrarium but I believe it will do much better as a windowsill plant along with the flytrap. That soil media looks fine to use imo :) Oh wow i didnt think i should grow them outside! i see alot of terrariums on youtube and stuff and thought i could try it. But if outside is better then ill go for that! just in normal soil they will be ok? thanks for answering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFLguy Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 "Normal" soil will kill them, the soil you linked works though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMGREEN Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) "Normal" soil will kill them, the soil you linked works though That ebay soil, outside. Okay i got'cha. thanks mate :) Edited October 24, 2014 by SAMGREEN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 What everyone else said about the S. purpurea and the VFT. The soil you bought is from Gary and is ideal for the plants. Use that but grow the VFT and the S. purpurea outside or in a greenhouse and the Sundew in the windowsill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMGREEN Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 What everyone else said about the S. purpurea and the VFT. The soil you bought is from Gary and is ideal for the plants. Use that but grow the VFT and the S. purpurea outside or in a greenhouse and the Sundew in the windowsill. Ah awesome cheers. Thanks for telling me tips :)! I must get them out of this tank i was gonna set up then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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