Sphagnum moss is a soft, fibrous moss that holds onto water like a natural sponge, which is exactly why growers reach for it before anything else. Fresh and still alive when it arrives, this live sphagnum moss works as well lining a hanging basket as it does packed around an orchid's roots.
Gardeners use it for a few different jobs. It's the classic liner for hanging baskets and wreath frames, since it's pliable enough to shape by hand and holds that shape once it's damp. It's also widely used by orchid growers because it holds moisture around the roots while still providing a lightweight growing medium, although care should be taken not to keep it excessively wet. In terrariums, it can be used within the substrate or as a moisture-retaining layer to help maintain humid conditions.
- Versatile use: suitable for lining baskets and wreaths, potting orchids and creating terrarium displays
- Holds water well: sphagnum moss can absorb many times its own weight, so it stays damp for longer between waterings
- Comes ready to use: no soaking required before it goes into a basket, pot or terrarium
- What you'll receive: a bag of fresh sphagnum moss in your chosen weight: 500g, 1kg or 5kg.
As this is a natural product, each bag is individual and may show variation in colour and texture, including small natural woodland debris such as fine twigs. That's normal for a wild-harvested moss, not a fault.
Plant genus Sphagnum
Common Name Sphagnum Moss
Plant type Hanging Basket Plant
Foliage type Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect North Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Leaf colour Green
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Geranium, Salvia, Nepeta
Light Required Bright In-direct sunlight
Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods rather than little and often, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm or windy weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in partial shade to gentle sun in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
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Sphagnum moss is a soft, fibrous moss that holds onto water like a natural sponge, which is exactly why growers reach for it before anything else. Fresh and still alive when it arrives, this live sphagnum moss works as well lining a hanging basket as it does packed around an orchid's roots.
Gardeners use it for a few different jobs. It's the classic liner for hanging baskets and wreath frames, since it's pliable enough to shape by hand and holds that shape once it's damp. It's also widely used by orchid growers because it holds moisture around the roots while still providing a lightweight growing medium, although care should be taken not to keep it excessively wet. In terrariums, it can be used within the substrate or as a moisture-retaining layer to help maintain humid conditions.
- Versatile use: suitable for lining baskets and wreaths, potting orchids and creating terrarium displays
- Holds water well: sphagnum moss can absorb many times its own weight, so it stays damp for longer between waterings
- Comes ready to use: no soaking required before it goes into a basket, pot or terrarium
- What you'll receive: a bag of fresh sphagnum moss in your chosen weight: 500g, 1kg or 5kg.
As this is a natural product, each bag is individual and may show variation in colour and texture, including small natural woodland debris such as fine twigs. That's normal for a wild-harvested moss, not a fault.
Plant genus Sphagnum
Common Name Sphagnum Moss
Plant type Hanging Basket Plant
Foliage type Perennial
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral
Planting aspect North Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun
Leaf colour Green
Edible Use No
Planting Companion Geranium, Salvia, Nepeta
Light Required Bright In-direct sunlight
Watering Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil evenly moist while the plant establishes. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods rather than little and often, allowing the soil to drain between waterings. Container-grown plants should be checked more frequently in warm or windy weather.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in partial shade to gentle sun in fertile, well-drained loam. Choose a position with good airflow and enough space for the plant to reach its mature size. Mulch after planting and keep the root zone free from prolonged waterlogging, particularly through winter.
Christmas Tree Delivery
FREE on all Pot Grown Trees (2.5ft & over)
*Mainland UK only
*Northern Ireland delivery unavailable
Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Evri
£4.99 on orders under £40
FREE on orders over £40
*Mainland UK only
Next Working Day Delivery - Evri
£6.99 on orders under £70
FREE on orders over £70
Order by 1pm Mon-Fri
Premium Standard Delivery (2-4 working days) - Royal Mail
For customers who prefer an alternative carrier, Royal Mail is offered as a premium alternative to our standard Evri service.
£7.99 on all orders
Premium Next Working Day Delivery - Royal Mail
£8.99 on all orders
*Mainland UK only
Northern Ireland & Islands Delivery (2-5 working days)
£6.99 on all orders
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