Sphagnum subnitens
Sphagnum subnitens
Sphagnum subnitens is a peat moss that requires consistently wet, acidic conditions to thrive, making it ideal for bog gardens, terraria, and carnivorous plant setups. Use rainwater or distilled water only, as it is highly sensitive to minerals and salts in tap water. It grows best in cool to temperate, humid environments with indirect or filtered light.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
1″ – 12″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Continuously Moist; Do Not Allow To Dry Out • Keep Substrate Saturated Or In Standing Water At All Times
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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