Searles Sphagnum Moss 150gm (12L Compressed)

Searles Sphagnum Moss 150gm (12L Compressed)

$17.95 ex GST

Sphagnum Moss retains moisture excellently & is useful and decorative in terrariums, orchids, terrariums

6 in stock

Description

Sphagnum Moss retains moisture excellently & is useful and decorative in terrariums, orchids, pots, hanging baskets, floral arrangements, terrariums & reptile housing.
Sphagnum moss is the whole moss plant collected alive along with connected dead, but non-decomposed moss parts. Dried sphagnum moss is not generally used in potting mixes but may be used as a top dressing of shredded moss parts over seeds in germination trays. The moss is reported to have some fungicidal activity.

Sphagnum moss has been used extensively for packing around roots of bare root plants and for shipping plants. Another popular application of sphagnum moss has been the lining of hanging basket frames. When frames are used a moistened layer of sphagnum moss about 1 to 2 inches thick is placed around the inside of the wire mess or plastic mesh frame to contain the potting medium added inside the lining.

• Natural organic material
• Superior water holding properties
• Adequate air space
• Been used extensively for packing around roots of bare root plants and for shipping plants.
• Used as lining of hanging basket frames.
• High cation exchange capacity
• Resistance to decay

IDEAL APPLICATIONS FOR USE

POT TOPPING
Ideal for indoor plants. Add a layer on top of pot for decoration and to hold moisture in pot.

HANGING BASKETS
Excellent for lining hanging baskets & placing on top of potting mix.

FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Use to cover foam and for a decorative appearance.

CARNIVOROUS PLANTS
Great moisture holding for these plants that love constant moisture.

ORCHIDS
Ideal growing media for a wide variety of orchids.
Provides excellent moisture retention & open structures.

TERRARIUMS
Add layers to terrariums to hold moisture. Use to top terrariums for a decorating & functional finish.

REPTILE HOUSING
Used in reptile enclosures and for vivarium applications, providing essential moisture & humidity.

 

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Before use, soak sphagnum moss in water until hydrated. It will expand back to its original volume.

If required, carefully tease apart. Gently squeeze to remove excess moisture.

Available Sizes: 150g Brick (expands to 12lt loose)

Incorrect spelling: Spagnum, Spaghnum, Spahgnum, Sphagnam, Sphagnem.
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Please note in regards to postage

Our checkout will charge you $30 for postage. This is an average amount it normally costs to post an order however if it is less we will simply refund the over paid postage when we post your order or if you have paid via bank transfer we will simply add a plant to the value.
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