Natural Sphagnum Moss

Natural sphagnum moss is an excellent growing medium for bonsai artists, orchid growers, and kokedama artists. It possesses excellent water retentive properties while maintaining an oxygen-enriched environment in which roots flourish and will not rot. It is highly effective when used in layering and as a top dressing after repotting.

Typical Uses

• To stabilize fresh bonsai growing medium so that surface roots can develop.
• Reduces moisture loss from bonsai and other growing media.
• Helps cuttings stay healthy with its antibacterial properties.
• Promotes rapid fine root development when layering plants.
• Used as linings for hanging baskets.
• Acts as a substrate for carnivorous plants, orchids, or can be mixed into general growing medium to increase water retention.
• Sphagnum Moss is also a key component in Japanese Kokedama or Moss ball plantings.

How to Use for Orchids

1. Soak the sphagnum moss for about 24 hours.
2. Squeeze out the excess water and then fluff the moss up in your hands by airing it.
3. Plant your orchid, succulent, or other plant by:
   • Placing some moss into the container.
   • Inserting your plant.
   • Filling the gaps with moss.
4. Do not compact the moss.

Imported from Chile