Sphagnum fuscum
Sphagnum fuscum
Brown bog moss is a specialist peat-forming moss that requires consistently saturated, nutrient-poor, and acidic conditions to thrive. It must be watered exclusively with rainwater or distilled water, as tap water minerals will damage or kill it. This moss is primarily used as a growing medium for carnivorous plants or in terrarium and bog garden setups.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
1″ – 12″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Daily Or As Needed • Keep Constantly Saturated; Sphagnum Must Never Dry Out And Prefers Distilled Or Rainwater
Soil pH
5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 80°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Spore, Fragment
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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