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Sphagnum Moss
New Zealand Sphagnum has an amazing ability as a “Wonder Sponge” as it holds up to 20 times its own weight in water. There are over 300 different species of Sphagnum Moss found around the world and some of these are quite different in their color, size and bacterial composition. Sphagnum Moss generally grows in wet bogs and often on top of peat soil. Sphagnum bogs are usually found along side lakes, rivers or streams where the water table or water level is basically at the ground level. |
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Amazing uses of Sphagnum Moss!
Probably the most common use for New Zealand Sphagnum Moss is as a soil conditioner to increase the soil’s capacity to hold nutrients and water. It is extremely useful when plants need more water to flourish, especially for indoor gardens such as hanging baskets, potted plants and florist arrangements.
Sphagnum moss and Sphagnum peat moss are different. Sphagnum peat moss is a mixture of peat soil and sphagnum moss used for potting mix medium. Sphagnum moss is a perennial plant used for lining baskets of all shapes and sizes as well as for growing mushrooms, orchids and carnivorous plants! It grows Mycelium in compost with some moss on top called pinning. Sphagnum was used for dressing wounds in both the World Wars and also in baby diapers.
New Zealand sphagnum is very acidic which helps nullify fungi and bacteria and this is why it is highly sort after by horticulturists around the world. Sphagnum Moss has also been used for is bedding in horse stalls and as substrate for tarantulas and other reptiles. Sphagnum has been used for hundreds of years. |
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Sphagnum Moss Today!
With the help of modern technology Sphagnum Moss branded as Angel Moss
TM is now be molded into preformed liners by
Discoveries In Gardening Ltd for all sorts of container gardens such as:
Learn how to make your own hanging basket with a Sphagnum Moss liner by
clicking here!
Sphagnum is also currently used for:
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Propagation of Orchids
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Seed starting while preventing the killer disease “damping-off”
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Root bulbs and cuttings
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Topiary medium (see pictures from Walt Disney World below)
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Roots wrapping when transporting and transplanting plants and trees
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Soil moisturizers for potted plants and planters
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Bedding material for reptiles
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Hydroponics gardens
To purchase the same Sphagnum that Walt Disney World has used in its Topiary's for the last 10 years
click here or on one of the above pictures!
Sphagnum Moss - The New Zealand difference!
Beautiful Sphagnum Moss! New Zealand Sphagnum has an amazing ability as a “Wonder Sponge” as it holds up to 20 times its own weight in water. Although there are hundreds of species of Sphagnum Moss world wide, it is commonly know, especially in the Japanese Orchid Industry that New Zealand Sphagnum Moss is the most highly sort after because it is generally much longer and thicker than moss found in other countries. When in its growing stage, New Zealand Sphagnum is a lighter green & white color with some tan brown coloration. New Zealand sphagnum is also thought to be naturally sterile.
There are two major species in New Zealand, which are
Sphagnum Cristatum and
Sphagnum Subnitens. These are picked by hand or with pitch forks and are exported to Britain, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa and North America.
To purchase top quality Sphagnum Moss whether by carton or 40 foot container,
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Wonders of Sphagnum Moss
Sphagnum Moss is so good in any sort of hanging baskets, plastic pots, or container garden because it is not only an amazing soil conditioner increasing the soil’s capacity to hold nutrients and water, but Sphagnum contains a natural antibiotic “Sphagnol” which helps to nullify the bacteria that cause decay to plant roots. Sphagnum is also high in zinc which increases plant health.
When trying to find good Sphagnum moss, look around to find the best type of moss. To buy top quality New Zealand Sphagnum Moss branded as Angel Moss
TM click here!
