Overwintering Sarracenia and Dionaea in Zone 5 Maine: Mulch Works Best

Stick with Proven Mulching Method

A grower near Portland, ME (zone 5) uses planters in a wall. One year, mulching with 6 inches under deep snow worked perfectly. Garage storage without mulch caused high mortality. A friend suggests an unheated, unmulched greenhouse.

Mulching Is Reliable and Low-Maintenance

Customers in Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, and upstate NY succeed with heavy mulch. These plants are native to chilly winters with proper protection. Mulching lets you forget them until spring; other methods require fungal vigilance. Our DVD Grow Carnivorous Plants Volume 1 covers winter care: https://www.cobraplant.com/DVD.

Happy growing!
Jacob Farin