Natural sphagnum moss is a 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. 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.
• Help cuttings stay healthy with its antibacterial properties.
• Promotes rapid fine root development when layering plants.
• Used as linings for hanging baskets
• Substrate for carnivorous, 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:
Soak the sphagnum moss for about 24 hours. Squeeze out the excess water and then fluff the moss up in your hands by airing it. Plant your orchid, succulent or other by first placing some moss into the container, inserting your plant and then filling the gaps with moss. Don't compact the moss.
Imported from Chile