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Sarracenia Seed Germination: Live Sphagnum Warning and Fungicide Options

An experimental grower plans to use chopped live sphagnum over peat/pumice, asks about hydrogen peroxide/bleach seed sterilization, Oxyclean enzymatic treatment.

Live Sphagnum Warning

DO NOT USE — outgrows and smothers seedlings
Standard peat/perlite/pumice mix is fine

Seed Sterilization

H₂O₂ or weak bleach soak: ≤1 minute
Enzymatic detergents (Oxyclean): untested, report results if tried

Fungicide Stance

Don't rule out — sulfur fungicides benign and effective
Neem oil: good natural alternative
Treat both seeds AND soil (peat harbors spores)

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