Whether the well-known Venus flytrap, sundew or various pitcher plants - they all like to find their place in a moor pot. As carnivorous plants, they are exceptional and are guaranteed to be an eye-catcher. However, they look even more beautiful with the right companion plants.
Which companion plants are suitable for bog pots?
Ideal companion plants for bog pots are those that prefer similar site conditions and complement the height and flowering period of the carnivorous plants. These include heather, cranberry, peat moss, bog orchid, sedge, seven star and alpine cotton grass.
What factors should you consider when selecting companion plants for the bog pot?
So that the carnivores in the moor pot are not weakened in their dangerous expression, but rather the overall picture appears mystical and almost alien, you should consider the following factors:
- Flower color: varies depending on the species
- Flowering time: May to July
- Site requirements: sunny, moist and boggy soil
- Growth height: up to 50 cm
The companion plants in the moor pot should be able to cope with the site conditions. At best, they are plants that are also native to moor or swamp regions.
When choosing companion plants, also consider the height of the plants in the moor pot. Plants that remain small and do not grow higher than 50 cm are particularly suitable for this.
If you want to highlight the flowers of the carnivores in the moor pot in an exciting environment, the companion plants should be at their best in summer.
Ideal companion plants for the moor pot
The ideal companion plants for a moor pot match the mood that the plants that have already been planted spread. If these are carnivorous plants, they look great with exotic flowering plants such as orchids. Moisture-loving grasses such as sedges and cotton grasses are also suitable for the moor pot. Last but not least, smaller shrubs are an enrichment for planting in moor pots.
These companion plants are ideal for planting in bog pots:
- Broom heather
- Cranberry
- peat moss
- Moor Orchid
- Sedges
- Sevenstar
- Alpine cotton grass
Combine Venus flytrap with alpine cotton grass
The Venus flytrap is already highly remarkable and attracts attention. The alpine cotton grass becomes the perfect companion because it subordinates itself and neither hinders the growth of the Venus flytrap nor devalues its unusual appearance.
Combine Sarracenia with Seven Star
Pitch plants (Sarracenia) rise high with their long necks. The seven-star, which also prefers boggy substrates and requires a lot of light, forms a nice contrast. He takes care of covering the subsoil while Sarracenia gets some fresh air. Because of its lower height, plant the seven-star in front of Sarracenia, which will otherwise visually disappear.
Combine sundew with bog orchid
Another attractive combination in the bog pot is created from the sundew and the bog orchid. The sundew prefers to keep itself discreet and doesn't tend to grow high. He is content with a simple appearance. The bog orchid, which has similar location requirements and loves bog pots, is the missing counterpart to the sundew. She brings color into the moor bucket and goes high.
