BESGROW - CLASSIC LENGTH - LONG FIBER NEW ZEALAND SPHAGNUM

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Spagmoss is recognized worldwide as a premium media product commonly used by orchid growers. Over the years it has gained popularity with reptile & amphibian hobbyists due to its soil enhancing properties. It grows naturally in the wetlands of New Zealand’s South Island. The moss is renowned for being long lasting with excellent water holding capacity (20 times its own weight in water). Spagmoss Premier length has 6”|150mm Long strands and a natural PH of 4.8. Premier length Spagmoss is available in the following sizes 500g, 150g, 100g.
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This is a highly compressed brick of great-quality long-fiber sphagnum moss. It hydrates to over 2 gallons of fluffy moss.

Compressed New Zealand Long-Fiber Sphagnum Moss - 100g

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One Mile Moss Limited is considered the number 1 supplier of quality Sphagnum Moss by customers all over the world. Their products are used by

ONE MILE MOSS 3KG - 3A GRADE LONG FIBER NEW ZEALAND SPHAGNUM CRISTATUM MOSS

Material : Sphagnum moss. Nice features of Best Grow Spagnum Moss. Concentration of nutrients from moss grass and fertilizers that are used throughout

Besgrow Spagmoss Classic New Zealand Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss 12 Litre / 150g.

Besgrow Spagmoss Makes 8L when hydrated Commerical grade, S. cristatum; length of at least 6-inches / 150 mm for 50% of product. Attractive light brown/cream color with some green tips. Sphagnum moss is a versatile, long-lasting product renowned for its water holding capacity. Most commonly used by commercial growers and hobbyists for cultivating various orchid species, assisting with the growth of young plants, as a decorative enhancement and as a liner for hanging baskets.