BESGROW - PETALS (FINE) - NEW ZEALAND BLEND OF S. CRISTATUM AND S. SUBNITENS - 4 QT

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BESGROW PETALS - NEW ZEALAND BLEND OF S. CRISTATUM AND S. SUBNITENS (FINE)

New Zealand sphagnum moss is recognized worldwide as a premium product for the reptile/amphibian hobbyists, as well as the orchid growing industry. It grows naturally in the wetlands of New Zealand’s South Island, also known as Te Waipounamu. The moss is renowned for being long lasting with an excellent water holding capacity (20 times its own weight in water) and has a natural PH of 4.8. 

*All of our Spagmoss products are harvested from fully renewable resources and managed for future sustainability.

Usage

The petals are a blend of S. cristatum and S. subnitens. Spagmoss petals are commonly used as a soil additive, Seed Starter, and a rooting medium for carnivorous plants. It is also often mixed in combination with other mediums to loosen up heavy clay soils while creating air pockets for beneficial biological organisms to thrive. It also helps drain water, improving drainage around plant roots, keeping them from becoming waterlogged. At the same time, it increases the soil’s ability to retain nutrients and moisture.

Added Benefits

Sphagnum cristatum moss also contains a naturally occurring antibiotic called Tropolene, used for centuries as a wound dressing for its ability to inhibit the growth of dangerous non-beneficial bacteria and fungi.

New Zealand Sphagnum cristatum moss is harvested from carefully managed, sustainable swamps. It’s carefully hand-picked, naturally air dried, and cleaned through a series of both mechanical and manual techniques to ensure a maximum Water Holding Capacity (WHC) of 96%.

There are approximately 120 species of sphagnum moss found throughout the world. The physical characteristics and intrinsic qualities (i.e. chemical properties) of these different species can vary greatly. Characteristics of sphagnum moss that are of interest to most users include color, strand length, strand strength and durability, salt accumulation and chemical properties.

*Please avoid using city water straight from the tap when preparing your substrate mixtures and watering your plants. Most municipalities don’t soften water in a central location before providing it to your home. City water also contains additives like chlorine and fluoride commonly used by your local municipal treatment plant to make our drinking water safe and to keep your teeth healthy. While they make it safe for humans to drink, these additives will destroy the biological diversity of organisms that play an important role in root health and plant growth. It is best to use rain water, well water, or filtered R.O. water. If those options are not available, you can use a water dechlorinator/conditioner such as "Tetra Aquasafe" or a similar product.

Product Comparison

One of the most important things to remember when comparing and choosing sphagnum moss is that different species grow in different regions around the globe. So it is important to understand which species are most likely to come from which regions. The table below outlines the more popular species on the market today, along with a comparative summary of their key characteristics and qualities.

Chart of popular species' of sphagnum moss

*Please note that this product is packaged and shipped dry. Before use, it must be thoroughly moistened.

*Only available in 4 quart bags.

Read more [THE BENEFITS OF NEW ZEALAND SPHAGNUM CRISTATUM MOSS AS A SOIL AMENDMENT]