Sphagnum Moss - Soil Component

Sphagnum Moss - Ethically grown, hand picked and collected Welsh sphagnum moss. This high humidity component is perfect for propagation, amending substrates and dramatically increasing the humidity of a plant by using it as a top dressing. Every strand is super fresh and lively and given the right conditions, you can even grow more yourself!

Soil Ninja sell their full Sphagnum range in volume rather than weight, like all of our mixes, meaning you always pay for the amount of moss rather than the amount of water it is retaining.

Reminder: This is wild sphagnum moss, so do expect the occasional pine needle or hitchhikers in there, along with all the beneficial microfauna.

Sprouts notes
We love using sphagnum moss for propagation, and also use it in our living and fresh foliage wreaths to great effect! We haven't found any hitchhikers in there yet but have started lots of cuttings in Soil Ninja Sphagnum Moss to use in our terrariums or grow on into their own pots.

Scientific Name
Sphagnum platyphyllum (wide-leaved moss)

Common Name
Sphagnum Moss, Peat Moss, Broad-Leaved Sphagnum, Carpet Sphagnum, Flat-Leaved Peat Moss, Bog Moss, Water-Holding Moss, Swamp Sphagnum, Pom Pom Moss

Origin
Sphagnum mosses are native across the Northern Hemisphere; this Sphagnum Moss was grown wild in Wales.

Light
To keep Sphagnum Moss happy, make sure it gets some daylight but no direct sun.

Water
Keep Sphagnum Moss moist all the time; it can rehydrate from drying out a little but will need soaking. It prefers rainwater or filtered water over tapwater if possible.

Humidity
High humidity is the perfect environment for Sphagnum Moss, which makes it ideal for prop boxes!

Soil
N/A

Food
N/A - Sphagnum Moss thrives in nutrient-poor areas

Temperature
Sphagnum Moss grows best between 20-25°C, but can cope with drastic overnight drops in temperature, and is fully hardy in the UK.

Pet-safe
Yes, but too much nibbling won't be good for pets, small humans or the plant!