Darlingtonia Soil Mix: Live Sphagnum Top-Dressing Yes, Long-Fiber in Mix No; Zone 7 Dormancy Protection

Soil Mix

• Peat, lava rock, bark – good base.
• Live sphagnum on top – excellent for moisture and aesthetics.
• Long-fiber dried sphagnum in mix – not recommended; holds too much water.

Winter Protection (Zone 7)

• Mulch heavily (pine needles, leaves) in Nov-Dec.
• Add tarp only if teens (°F) at night AND day stays below freezing.
• Remove tarp during warm spells to prevent cooking.
• Dehydration (wind + freeze) kills more than cold alone.