Sphagnum palustre
Sphagnum palustre
Marsh sphagnum moss thrives in permanently wet, highly acidic conditions and is essential as a growing medium for carnivorous plants and in bog gardens. Always water with distilled or collected rainwater, as tap water minerals are harmful and will cause decline. It prefers cool, humid, partially shaded environments and requires minimal care beyond maintaining its saturated, nutrient-poor growing conditions.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Keep Medium Permanently Saturated With Distilled Or Rainwater; Never Use Tap Water
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Temperature
-25° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
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