Silica Gravel

Silica Gravel#410361

By jkochuni -  Sun May 08, 2022 3:41 pm
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- Sun May 08, 2022 3:41 pm #410361

Anyone use silica gravel as a topper for their CPs? I have been using it on Cephalotus, and a few outdoor Sarracenia. Seems to help keep those pesky robins from pulling peat for nesting material. Anyone try it on VFTs?

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By MikeB -  Sun May 08, 2022 5:19 pm
Location:  Clayton, NC, USA - Zone 8a
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- Sun May 08, 2022 5:19 pm #410373

I know people who put a top layer of silica sand on their flytrap pots, and the plants are fine with it. It also discourages soil gnats in addition to birds.

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By jkochuni -  Sun May 08, 2022 7:24 pm
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- Sun May 08, 2022 7:24 pm #410398

MikeB wrote:I know people who put a top layer of silica sand on their flytrap pots, and the plants are fine with it. It also discourages soil gnats in addition to birds.

Very true regarding the gnats.

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By Hendre -  Sun May 08, 2022 8:36 pm
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- Sun May 08, 2022 8:36 pm #410402

I use fine silica sand as a large portion of my substrate for Drosera, and as a topping for my winter growing plants. Wonderful stuff.

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By jkochuni -  Sun May 08, 2022 8:50 pm
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- Sun May 08, 2022 8:50 pm #410404

Hendre wrote:I use fine silica sand as a large portion of my substrate for Drosera, and as a topping for my winter growing plants. Wonderful stuff.

Good to know!

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