Peat-Only Media for Sarracenia and VFT: Not Recommended

Asked if 100% peat moss is okay.

Why Avoid Pure Peat

• Stays soggy too long → fungal/bacterial rot.
• Especially dangerous in cool/dormant conditions.
• Sarracenia tolerates wetter longer, but still risks rot.

Standard Mix

50% peat : 50% silica sand (preferred) or perlite, or sand/perlite blend. Sand must be pure silica (quartz), not river/beach sand.

Community

FlytrapCare Forum for more answers.