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I currently have my VFT growing in straight LFS, but I've only had it for about 2 months. I recently discovered this site and found the recipe for the peat/perlite/sand substrate mixture, which seems to be very popular with everyone around here.

What are the downsides to growing VFT's in pure LFS as opposed to using the mixutre soil? Lack of root aeration or what? Thanks guys!

The issue isn't what's better because you'll get both answers depending on who you talk to. Beginners are usually recommended some sort or peat based mix. Peat mixes tend to dry out much slower then lfs, so its less maintenance while pure lfs needs to be monitored more because it dries out much quicker especially on hot dry days. Since it dries out quickly, it sometimes catches new growers by surprise and by then the damage has been done. Over watering is sometimes an issue as well but that can go for both. Again, some will say peat base mixes are better and others will say sphagnum. I've grown in both and I've seen some amazing flytraps growing in both.

Heres a good topic to read.