Articles about Substrates from the Karnivores nursery blog.https://plante-carnivore.fr/en-GBFri, 13 Nov 2026 09:25:08 GMThttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-xaxim-a-comprehensive-guide-to-creating-a-sustainable-tropical-living-wall-in-a-terrarium/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/the-xaxim-a-comprehensive-guide-to-creating-a-sustainable-tropical-living-wall-in-a-terrarium/Xaxim is now one of the most effective materials for creating a natural and sustainable tropical terrarium. Both attractive and practical, it allows you to create a genuine living green wall capable of supporting epiphytic plants…Sat, 03 Sep 2022 12:58:41 GMTJulien HoffmannCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/repotting-orchids/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/repotting-orchids/It’s time to repot the orchids. Today, it’s the turn of the Masdevallia M. floribunda and M. ‘Aquarius’. They are removed from their pots, divided, and replanted. Fresh Chilean sphagnum moss is used, mixed with a little perlite to prevent the compost from compacting too much…Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:20:00 GMTJulien HoffmannExotichttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/pinguicula-cuttings-in-perlite/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/pinguicula-cuttings-in-perlite/Pinguicula species native to Mexico thrive in mineral-rich substrates, and with good reason – they are sometimes found growing alongside cacti in rockeries!Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:14:18 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-cuttings/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/drosera-cuttings/A little sphagnum moss or light-coloured peat, a clear plastic container, water and light… that’s all you need to take cuttings from Drosera.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:41:31 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/a-guide-to-sowing-carnivorous-plant-seeds-how-to-ensure-successful-germination/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/a-guide-to-sowing-carnivorous-plant-seeds-how-to-ensure-successful-germination/The most natural – and undoubtedly one of the easiest – ways to grow a carnivorous plant is from seed. Of course, there are other techniques, such as taking leaf or root cuttings, dividing clumps, in vitro propagation…Wed, 16 Mar 2022 09:06:49 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoresCulturehttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/winter-activities-taking-cuttings/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/winter-activities-taking-cuttings/In a greenhouse, you can take cuttings and grow seedlings all year round, even in winter… These cuttings (Cephalotus, Dionaea, Drosera) were taken using 100 per cent sphagnum moss to ensure the leaves remain well-moistened, which is essential for their survival.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:34:30 GMTJulien HoffmannCarnivoreshttps://plante-carnivore.fr/en/lush-green-sphagnum-moss-advice-growing-guides-tips/https://plante-carnivore.fr/en/lush-green-sphagnum-moss-advice-growing-guides-tips/Live sphagnum moss is highly sought after for its bright green colour, its fresh appearance and the lush look it adds to carnivorous plant displays, amongst other things. Here are a few tips to help you keep it looking its best.Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:55:22 GMTJulien HoffmannCulture