Question
I have some S. minor var. okefenokeensis seedlings that I want to transplant. I germinated them in a mix of peat moss, washed sand, and perlite. Do you think it would be better to transplant them into straight sphagnum moss since this particular sub-species is found in the Okefenokee marshes between Florida and Georgia? Have you or Jacob had much experience cultivating this particular S. minor??

Thank you,

Derick

Answer
We have this variety of minor in our collection, and we grow the plants in peat moss and perlite.  It's not at all necessary to grow them in live sphagnum moss.  Most Sarracenia seen in the wild grow in peaty material.

With that said, you could use live sphagnum moss.  It will help your plants grow larger faster because of the ease of root development.

Avoid using straight dried sphagnum moss.  We haven't seen good results on a long-term basis compared to peat moss and perlite.  Peat moss and perlite is the most cost-effective mix for all of your Sarracenia.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin