Q: How do I rehydrate the moss?
Place the contents of one packet into a bucket with about 1.5 litres of water and let it soak overnight so the fiber is fully saturated before use.
XB642 - Sphagnum Moss, 100g
Sphagnum moss is an excellent soil amendment for container plants susceptible to dryness. Prized for its superior moisture-retention properties, this sterile long-fiber moss from New Zealand wets and rewets easily and distributes moisture evenly.
Supplied in a 100g (3.5 oz) super-compressed packet, it expands to 8 litres (about 7 U.S. quarts) of moistened moss once water is added. Ideal as a potting medium for orchids and bromeliads, it can also be used as a liner for hanging baskets.
Place the contents of one packet into a bucket with about 1.5 litres of water and let it soak overnight so the fiber is fully saturated before use.
Not necessarily, wearing protective gloves is recommended when handling sphagnum moss to help prevent skin irritation.
Yes, sphagnum moss is a common growing medium for orchids and other epiphytes, used alone or blended with materials like coconut husk chips, perlite or charcoal.
Because the fiber is sterile, it protects young, difficult-to-germinate seedlings from damping-off disease while still holding the moisture they need.
One 100g packet expands to about 8 litres (7 U.S. quarts) of moss once fully wetted, enough to line several hanging baskets or top-dress a number of container plants.
| Materials | Sterile long-fiber sphagnum moss |
| Volume | 100g (3.5 oz) compressed; expands to approx. 8 L (7 U.S. qt.) once wetted |
| Includes | Sphagnum moss (100g compressed) |
| Package Quantity | 1 pack |
| Country of Origin | New Zealand |
| Safety | Wear protective gloves; may cause skin irritation. |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Sphagnum Moss
Sphagnum moss is an excellent soil amendment for container plants susceptible to dryness. Prized for its superior moisture-retention properties, this sterile long-fiber moss from New Zealand wets and rewets easily and distributes moisture evenly.
Supplied in a 100g (3.5 oz) super-compressed packet, it expands to 8 litres (about 7 U.S. quarts) of moistened moss once water is added. Ideal as a potting medium for orchids and bromeliads, it can also be used as a liner for hanging baskets.
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