Using Newspaper as Winter Insulation for Carnivorous Plants: Risks and Better Alternatives

Using Newspaper as Winter Insulation for Carnivorous Plants: Risks and Better Alternatives

Newspaper is not recommended for insulating dormant plants in containers. It compacts when wet, loses insulating value, and may leach inks.

Better Options

• Pine needle mulch (4–6 inches).
• Container stored in an insulated garage (40°F ideal) with fungicide monitoring.
• Above-ground bog garden (highest survival).

Clip dead leaves before storage. Tropical plants go out only after nights consistently above 50°F.

Good growing!