Winter Mulching Strategies for Carnivorous Plants in Cold, Dry Climates

Effective Protection for Zones 6/7

1. Trim dead foliage from Sarracenia and Dionaea (leave a few small flytrap traps).
2. Spray with sulfur fungicide.
3. Wrap the entire pot in breathable fabric (weed barrier, Remay).
4. Bury the wrapped pot in a 4+ inch mound of pine needles—create a “mulch mountain.”
5. Place on ground, against a building for wind protection.
6. Add snow on top when available.
7. Remove cover gradually in spring when days stay above freezing; keep fabric handy for cold snaps.