Dried Sphagnum moss from Chile
Chilean 5 Star premium quality
This chilean sphagnum moss has been in use in the cultivation of orchids and in terraristics for years.
It is a natural product made of dried sphagnum moss.
Due to its saccharide-complexes it has an antibacterial effect and reduces the risk of mold growth and sputrid bacteria. It can store up to 20 times its own weight of water and releases it gradually to its surroundings.
PH-level: 4,5 -5
Fibre-length: ~ 8-15 cm
Chilean moss is known for being exceptionally fresh and for its high degree of purity.
Usability for in terrariums
Sphagnum moss is perfectly suitable for terrariums and aquariums.
It can help stabilise the climate in terrariums.
It can be used as padding on the floor and sides of the terrarium or simply for decorative reasons. This way you create a beautiful natural environment for your pet.
Cultivation of garden- and houseplants, especially suitably for Orchids
Sphagnum moos can store up to 20 times its own weight of water and releases it gradually to its surroundings. Due to its saccharide complexes it has an antibacterial effect and reduces the risk of mold growth or putrid bacteria. At the same it has a high air-permeability and loosens up the soil and ensures sufficient air or oxygen in the soil. It can also help regulate PH-levels in plant substrates or aquariums.
Sphagnum moss is perfect for the cultivation of garden- and houseplants, such as Orchids and Bonsais. It is free of tannic acids, which are harmful to the sensitive roots of Orchids and Bonsais.
If used in a Substrate mix it retains great amounts of excess water and releases it gradually when the surroundings get dry. That way it reduces the risk of waterlogging and mold efficiently.
1 kg dried Sphagnum moss from Chile has a volume of ~15 litres when packed, when unwrapped it reaches a volume of ~40 litres.
Please note that differences in air humidity and storage can account for weight-differences of up to 15%.
