How to replant a nepenthes/pticher plant?
Hi,
I have a rather top-heavy nepenthes (pitcher plant) which I want to replant
into a hanging basket, so that the pitchers don't pull the existing pot over
anymore...
Do I need special soil? I read somewhere they need a lot of moss? Or can I
just use ericaceous compost (as I believe they like acid soil)? And are they
safe to handle whilst repotting?
(As you may have guessed, I've only had this plant for a few weeks...bit of
a newbie with carnivorous plants!)
I have had to make the hanging basket myself (as I couldnt find one anywhere
in the shops!) and as it will be indoors, I have chosen a self-watering pot
which is sealed, so no drips in the house, but I am concerned that it will
get too soggy...although it does have a bung in case of overfill!
All advice much appreciated, I am really enthusiatic about this lovely plant
and don't want to kill it!
Jo.
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