Besgrow NZ Sphagnum Moss 4″ Strand Classic 500 Gram

Description

Besgrow New Zealand Sphagnum Moss is considered some of the best moss on the market.  Find here their classic grade with 4″ strands in a 500 gram pack.

Sphagnum moss is used by gardeners to line hanging baskets, make floral wreaths and fill topiary frames. Sphagnum moss can be used for growing carnivorous plants and bonsai and is also used for reptile bedding.  By laying sphagnum moss around the tops of houseplants it will help to retain moisture and allow for more time between watering.

What is the difference between New Zealand, Chile and Chinese Sphagnum Moss?
	NZ	Chile	Chinese
Strands	large, robust leaf and long stem	dense leaf but short strands	fragile leaf and short strands
Structure	strong structure	reasonably strong structure	weak structure
Chemical Properties	Natural pH, 4.8 with an EC of 0.1mS/cm	Natural pH, 4.8 but inconsistent EC between 0.1-0.5mS/cm	High pH and high EC
Salt Accumulation	Will hold onto nutrients for the plant but not accumulate harsh salts	Potential to accumulate salts when nutrients applied	Can easily accumulate salts when nutrients applied
AFP	Strong structure means it will not become over compacted in pot	Dense leaf hugging stem may lead to lower AFP when compacted in pot	Provides little air to plant when compacted tightly in pot
Contamination	Minimal amounts of contamination (dependent on grade)	Minimal amounts of contamination (dependent on grade)	Can contain contaminants which break down quickly in pot consuming nitrogen.
Sterility	Sterile substrate protects plants from pathogens	Generally sterile substrate but can harbor Sporotrichosis (fungal pathogen to humans)	Unsterile substrate.  Recommend sterilization prior to use
Longevity	Robust nature allows for longevity in pot 4-5 years	Shorter, less robust strands and smaller leaf structure lessen longevity in pot 2-3 years	Due to contamination and fragility of moss, breaks down very quickly 9-12 months