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Preventing Algae Smothering of Venus Flytrap Seedlings: Boiling Water Treatment and Top-Watering

Algae Kills Seedlings

Algae smothers tiny VFT seedlings. Older plants tolerate it.

Prevention

Rinse peat thoroughly in distilled water.
Pour boiling water over peat, let cool, then sow. Kills algae spores.
Gentle top-watering rinses away any new growth.

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