[Richard Hole]

Hi Arvin and those interested,

I heard that coco chip is better than coco peat as it allows more air in the soil. I also read you need to be careful it is not sourced from trees near the sea unless it has been well leached with pure water as otherwise it can contain salt.

I remember Adrian Slack who wrote a large detailed book on carnivorous plants said to never water Nepenthes using the tray method. However, your conditions are probably different.

I was not thinking of using a tray for Nepenthes. Instead I planned to water from the top about once a week in average weather conditions. I read a tray watering method is best for other carnivorous plants.
Pure sphagnum may then be best for me for Nepenthes. If you come across any proof that other things are better, please let me know.

Your help is appreciated
Regards Richard.