What is Sphagnum Moss?

Introduction to Sphagnum Moss

Sphagnum moss, also known as peat moss, is usually composed of two parts: stems and leaves, and has no true roots or vascular bundles. Sphagnum moss prefers dark and humid environments, and generally grows on exposed stone walls, humid forests and swamps.

Sphagnum moss ingredients

Sphagnum moss contains cryptoxanthin and various carotenes, and rotten sphagnum moss is extremely acidic.

Characteristics of Sphagnum moss

advantage

First, sphagnum moss is a natural moss that is clean and sterile, and can reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases;

Second, sphagnum moss has strong water retention and drainage properties;

Third, sphagnum moss has good ventilation performance;

Fourth, sphagnum moss is not easy to rot and has a long service life. When it is used as a potting medium, it is not necessary to replace all the materials when repotting.

Fifth, placing sphagnum moss on the upper part of the substrate can play a moisturizing role, and placing it on the bottom of the pot can prevent the loss of the substrate and improve the moisture retention and air permeability of the substrate.

shortcoming

When sphagnum moss rots, it produces acid, which will be brought into the planting material when watering the plants, which is not conducive to the growth of the plants.

Suitable plants for sphagnum moss

Sphagnum moss is widely used in the cultivation of various orchids and is a good material for planting cultivation substrates.