Sphagnum Moss (泥炭蘚)
Sphagnum is a genus of approximately 380 accepted species of mosses, commonly known as "peat moss".
SCIENTIFIC NAME
COMMON NAME
Peat Moss
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
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PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
FAQ
Why is the natural habit of sphaghum moss? -> Cold and very moist climate where humidity is very high
Why are my live sphaghum moss turning white? -> The tips of live sphagnum moss will often become white or brown if they are too dry, which can happen easily in hot, dry weather.
How do I keep sphagnum moss moist? -> Either water it more often, mist it, or keep it in shadier conditions to increase the humidity.Source:
USES
Sphagnum moss also has antiseptic properties.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphagnum
- https://www.thespruce.com/what-is-sphagnum-moss-5093678
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-humble-moss-helped-heal-wounds-thousands-WWI-180963081/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/sphagnum
- https://www.anbg.gov.au/bryophyte/ecology-sphagnum.html
- http://taxondiversity.fieldofscience.com/2011/04/sphagnales.html
- https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/nph.16922
Disclaimer
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