Sphagnum Classic New Zealand (Spagmoss)

This Sphagnum is dried and compressed. Before use, place the moss in shallow water so it can absorb moisture. The 100g pack will expand to 8L of moss within minutes of adding water. The 1kg (1000g) pack will expand to approximately 80L of moss after adding water.

Sphagnum moss is ideal for growing various carnivorous plants due to its excellent properties. The Besgrow brand has been known for years among carnivorous plant growers and orchid growers as a brand of excellent quality. The moss is of the Sphagnum cristatum species and is harvested from fields managed by Besgrow itself, ensuring it is harvested in a way that is sustainable and renewable.

Properties of this sphagnum moss:

• 100% natural and renewable
• Hand-picked
• With a minimal amount of twigs and other materials
• No chemicals or additives
• Can be used directly from the package

Technical specifications of this sphagnum moss: 

• pH 4.8
• EC of 0.2 Ms/CM
• 55% porosity
• Can absorb 20x its own weight in water
• Low in salts

When do you choose Sphagnum instead of a peat-based soil mix?
While our ready-to-use peat-based soil mix is an excellent 'one size fits all' solution for most carnivorous plants, pure Sphagnum moss offers specific advantages for the more experienced grower or special species:

• For the specialist: Sphagnum is often preferred for more sensitive or special species such as Nepenthes (pitcher plant) and Heliamphora (sun pitcher). The moss provides an extremely airy structure around the roots, which is essential for these species to prevent root rot.
• Natural antibacterial action: Sphagnum naturally contains substances that inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria, increasing the survival rate of vulnerable plants.
• Microclimate: Due to its enormous water retention, a small amount of moisture constantly evaporates from the moss. This creates a locally higher humidity directly around the leaves and pitchers of the plant.
• Superior Air and Moisture Balance: Unlike traditional peat, Sphagnum has a very open, fibrous structure that does not compact. This ensures maximum air permeability (oxygen for the roots) and a large evaporation surface. As a result, the moss acts as a natural humidifier that slightly increases the local humidity around your tropical plants, which is essential for the growth of healthy pitchers and traps.

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Fresh out of the packaging:


Two minutes after adding water:

Please note: Dried (non-living) moss
This is dried and compressed Sphagnum moss. While the moss has excellent properties, it is not living, growing moss. It is specifically intended as a high-quality growing medium (substrate).

If you are looking for moss that will grow, please check our 'Living Sphagnum' assortment.