What is Sphagnum?

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Introduction to sphagnum moss

Sphagnum moss ingredients

Characteristics of sphagnum moss

Sphagnum suitable plants

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Sphagnum moss, also known as sphagnum moss, is usually composed of stems and leaves. It usually grows on exposed rock walls, forests and swamps with high humidity. Sphagnum moss contains cryptoxanthin and various carotenes, and rotten sphagnum moss is extremely acidic. Its advantages are that it is clean and sterile, has strong water retention, and is not easy to rot. Its disadvantage is that it produces acid when it rots.

Introduction to sphagnum moss

Introduction to sphagnum moss

Sphagnum moss, also known as sphagnum moss, is usually composed of stems and leaves and has no real roots and vascular bundles. Sphagnum moss likes darkness and moisture, and generally grows on exposed rock walls, forests and swamps with high humidity.

Ingredients of sphagnum moss

Sphagnum moss contains cryptoxanthin and various carotenes, and rotten sphagnum moss is extremely acidic.

Characteristics of sphagnum moss

Advantages< /h3>

First, as a natural moss, sphagnum moss is clean and sterile and can reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases;

Second, sphagnum moss has strong water retention and drainage properties;

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Thirdly, sphagnum moss has good ventilation performance;

Fourthly, sphagnum moss is not easy to decay and has a long service life. It does not need to replace all materials when it is used as a potting substrate to change pots;

< p>Fifth, sphagnum moss placed on the upper part of the matrix can have a moisturizing effect. Placing it on the pelvic floor can prevent the loss of the matrix and improve the moisturizing and breathability of the matrix.

Disadvantages

When sphagnum moss rots, it will produce acid. When watering the plants, the acid will be brought into the plant material, which is not conducive to the growth of the plants.

Sphagnum moss is suitable for plants

Sphagnum moss is widely used in the cultivation of various orchids and is a good material for planting cultivation substrates.

Sphagnum moss ingredients

Characteristics of sphagnum moss

Sphagnum suitable plants

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