{"product_id":"sphagnum-moss-5-3oz-150gr","title":"Sphagnum Moss - 5.3oz (150gr)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSphagnum Moss - 5.3oz (150gr)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompressed sphagnum moss application\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCompressed sphagnum moss bricks are versatile, space-saving blocks of dry, organic moss that expand exponentially when soaked in water. They are primarily applied in horticulture for orchids, carnivorous plants, and seed propagation, and in zoology as a high-humidity terrarium substrate for reptiles and amphibians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation and Activation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eSoaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e:\u003c\/i\u003e Place the brick into warm or room-temperature water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eExpansion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e:\u003c\/i\u003e Let it absorb water for about 10 min. until it fully fluffs out (a 150g brick typically expands into 9-12 liters of moss).\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eRinsing and Squeezing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003eRinse the expanded moss thoroughly and squeeze out excess water until you reach the desired dampness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Gardening Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eOrchid Growing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003eActs as a breathable, moisture-retentive medium for potting epiphytic orchids.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eSeed Starting and Propagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e:\u003c\/i\u003e Provides a sterile, moisture-rich environment for rooting cuttings and germinating seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eCarnivorous Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003eUsed standalone or mixed into soil substrates for plants like Venus flytraps and pitcher plants that require nutrient-poor, acidic moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eKokedama and Floristry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e:\u003c\/i\u003e Used to wrap root balls for Japanese moss balls or to lock moisture inside decorative floral setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReptile and Terrarium Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eSubstrate and Humid Hides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e:\u003c\/i\u003e Placed inside enclosures to maintain high ambient humidity and assist with healthy shedding for reptiles, amphibians, snails.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eBioactive Setups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e:\u003c\/i\u003e Serves as a supportive lower layer or micro-habitat buffer for tropical frogs, salamanders, and invertebrates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003eEgg Incubation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e:\u003c\/i\u003e Functions as a clean, damp medium for safely incubating reptile eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"floriculture-us","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52582147031322,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/2424\/2970\/files\/Sphagnum-moss.jpg?v=1785040665","url":"https:\/\/floriculture-us.com\/products\/sphagnum-moss-5-3oz-150gr","provider":"Floriculture US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}