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Protecting Sarracenia and Flytraps from Heavy Rain Soil Erosion

Simple Fixes for Splash Erosion

Hard rain in Virginia exposes roots and beats up soil in carnivorous plant pots. Top-dressing with sphagnum moss or pea gravel prevents splash erosion. Flytraps and Sarracenia handle heavy rain naturally (they experience it in native North Carolina). Tarps aren't needed and could damage traps.

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