BESGROW - CLASSIC LENGTH - LONG FIBER NEW ZEALAND SPHAGNUM CRISTATUM MOSS

By A Mystery Man Writer

Last updated 28 May 2024

BESGROW - CLASSIC LENGTH - LONG FIBER NEW ZEALAND SPHAGNUM CRISTATUM MOSS

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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