Sphagnum Moss

$19.95

Ease to Grow: Easy
Dormancy: Recommended
Native Range: Peat Bogs worldwide
Zones: 3-9 (2-10)

Live Sphagnum Moss, Sphagnum sp., is an elemental component of the bog. It is the very plant that decomposes and creates peat. Many growers use sphagnum moss in their bog gardens, as a top layer for their potted carnivorous plants, and as the actual growing medium for others. It is excellent in terrariums and with amphibians. Finely chopped, it makes a great starter for cuttings and seeds. It is frequently added to soil mixes to provide good moisture holding ability, as well as a looser, more porous mix.

This variety may exhibit various colors from green to brown to red, but is predominantly pale green.

Sphagnum Moss is a primitive bryophyte like ferns and clubmosses. Unlike more common forms of lawn or woodland moss, Sphagnum Moss is larger, and requires very damp growing conditions. It prefers the shady areas of the bog, typically growing in and among other bog plants. It is easily distinguished from other mosses by its pale green color, clumping habit and preference for wet areas. It is a rapid grower, clumps nicely, and does well with pitcher plants. It usually needs frequent trimming when grown with flytraps, butterworts and sundews. Select the Dwarf or Red Sphagnum for shorter, slower growing Sphagnum. It spreads nicely, and can be divided into smaller plugs to plant a larger area. Though Sphagnum Moss has no roots and does not require soil, it benefits from planting in a loose CP soil mix. It is winter hardy, and a popular material for birds and squirrels building nests in the Spring. Water with rain/distilled water.

This is living Sphagnum Moss. A portion is 1 measuring cup full, enough to cover a 4" pot.

Plants are shipped bare-root. Photographs are representative of the species, and not the specific live sphagnum moss for sale.

Height: 4" - 8"
Plant Type: Perennial, cold temperate
Soil: Lower Bog Mix
Soil pH: 4-6
Light: Partial Sun to Shade
Use: Top dressing or soil mix for carnivorous plants and terrariums.

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
Very bright and vibrant sphagnum.

The packaging seemed fair for the season and the moss arrived very healthy and quick. I would definitely recommend it to others. I bought one cup volume.

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Scott H.
Live Sphagnum Moss

I purchased this live sphagnum moss because I was really interested in trying to grow some myself, but also to be able to have my own supply if I need it in the future. This was my first experience with sphagnum, but I thought it looked in good shape when I received it. After doing a lot of research, I opted to chop it up and spread the choppings out over a bed of soggy dead sphagnum. So far it seems to be doing well under lots of light, a gentle fan breeze, and a steady supply of distilled water.

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Pamela Wright
Fresh sphagnum looked good

It is a little early for me to comment, since I actually planted my sphagnum outdoors in a boggy area I want to re-populate with sphagnum. So far, so good. It looked very healthy when I got it.

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Wayne Chow
Sphagnum Moss

Not worth the price for the small amount of semi-live sphagnum moss received that doesn't look close to the advertised photo.

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Eileen Wilcox

Sphagnum Moss

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