Organic carnivorous plant soil is a specialized type of growing medium designed to meet the unique needs of carnivorous plants, which typically grow in nutrient-poor, acidic, and well-draining soils in the wild (like bogs and wetlands). The soil is crafted to mimic those natural conditions and support healthy plant growth without adding nutrients, which can actually harm or kill carnivorous plants.

What Organic Carnivorous Plant Soil Does

1. Provides Low Nutrient Content

• Carnivorous plants get most of their nutrients from capturing insects, not from the soil.
• Organic carnivorous plant soil avoids fertilizers or composts, which could burn the roots or disrupt their trapping mechanisms

2. Maintains Moisture Without Waterlogging

• These plants usually grow in consistently moist environments, but standing water can rot their roots.
• The soil mix holds moisture well while still allowing excess water to drain, preventing root rot.

3. Keeps pH Low (Acidic)

• Most carnivorous plants prefer acidic conditions (pH ~4.0–5.5).
• The soil often includes sphagnum peat moss or long-fiber sphagnum to maintain acidity.

4. Ensures Aeration and Drainage

• While retaining water, the soil must also allow air to reach the roots.
• Ingredients like perlite or silica sand are added to improve airflow and drainage.

What It Does Not Contain

• Fertilizers (including organic composts or worm castings)
• Lime or pH adjusters (which raise pH)
• Manures or enriched potting mixes

-Perfect Plants Carnivorous Plant Soil | 4 Qts. Organic Premium Mix | Use with Venus Fly Traps, Pitcher Plants, or Other Carnivorous Plants