Orchids are often grown in sphagnum moss, fir bark and other porous plant fibes. Over time, it becomes necessary to replace these mediums or top them up. Although, only repot your orchid when it's ...

Newly purchased orchids are often planted with sphagnum moss, which absorbs and holds water, creating prime conditions for orchid root rot. Repot all new orchids that are planted with sphagnum mos ...

A common use of sphagnum moss is for seed starting or as a growing medium for succulents and orchids—any plants where a light, airy texture with go ...

For those looking to ensure their orchid thrives long-term, selecting either sphagnum peat moss or bark chips as a potting mixture is key.

Mr Smith made clear that people should use an "orchid-specific mix" that typically includes "sphagnum moss, bark chips, and perlite"—regular soil will simply not do. There are five key elements ...

For the best chance at a long and healthy life for your orchid, ensure that the potting mixture consists of either sphagnum peat moss or bark chips.

The sphagnum season is upon us again! Now that the ground-nesting birds have stopped ground-nesting, it’s time for BMC volunteers to start planting this incredible, carbon-sequestering moss at ...

According to the study, a thick Sphagnum moss layer forms rapidly during the first 10 years after successful restoration, with carbon sequestration rates commonly exceeding those of pristine bogs ...

Researchers measured post-restoration Sphagnum moss layer growth on 18 peatland sites in Finland 10 years after restoration. According to the study, a thick Sphagnum moss layer forms rapidly ...