Sphagnaceae
Sphagnum fallax
Sphagnum fallax
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater HighCare Moderate
Indoor Plants · Moss · Sphagnum · Terrarium · Carnivorous Plant Medium · Bog · Peat Moss · Humidity · Substrate · Wetland · Bryophyte
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Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
Sphagnum fallax is a peat moss that thrives in consistently wet, humid conditions with indirect or filtered light. It is commonly used as a growing medium for carnivorous plants, orchids, and terrariums. Keep it saturated with soft, low-mineral water such as rainwater or distilled water for best results.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Saturate thoroughly and keep substrate wet at all times; never allow to dry out · Every 2-3 days or keep consistently moist
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
Sources: trefle, usda
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