Sphagnum russowii
Sphagnum russowii
Russow's peat moss is a specialist bog plant requiring constantly wet, highly acidic conditions and very low nutrient levels — tap water will harm it, so use only rainwater or distilled water. It grows best in cool, humid environments with bright indirect light, making it ideal for terrarium bogs or outdoor bog gardens. Avoid fertilizing entirely, as excess nutrients are fatal to this nitrogen-sensitive moss.
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 To Maintain Constant Moisture • Keep Growing Medium Consistently Saturated; Use Only Rainwater Or Distilled Water
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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