Top-dressing Sarracenia pots with live long-fiber sphagnum (LFS) is beneficial: it prevents soil splash erosion during rain, retains surface moisture, and looks attractive. The rhizome can be slightly covered—it won't hinder growth.
Avoid LFS if you've had mold/fungus issues, as it can retain excess moisture. Some growers dislike the appearance (resembling "chewed food"), but plants benefit from the stable surface conditions. It's purely aesthetic preference—plants grow fine with or without it.
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