Sphagnaceae
Sphagnum squarrosum
Sphagnum squarrosum
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Squarrose sphagnum moss is a bog moss that must be kept permanently saturated with pure, low-mineral water such as rainwater or reverse-osmosis water — tap water minerals will quickly kill it. It thrives in cool, humid, partially shaded conditions and is commonly used as a growing medium for carnivorous plants or terrarium projects. Avoid fertilizers entirely, as this moss is adapted to nutrient-poor environments.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Keep constantly saturated with clean, low-mineral water such as rainwater or distilled water · Daily or as needed to maintain constant moisture
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7
- Temperature
- -20°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
Sources: trefle, usda
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