Burnt earth as media

[Robert]

Originally Posted by isaacgoh

Robert, I don't bother about the finer particles, using natural mountain red soil, my campanulata just produced the first pitcher at my home few days ago. Size about 3cm, being the first pitcher, I'm very happy. 2nd pitcher is coming up really fast, let's see how big this is.

Isaac, this was the alternative to burnt earth, readily available by the country roadside. After a heavy downpour the finer particles being washed away by rain leaving behind the bigger granules.