Re: live sphagnum

Oliver T Massey CFS (massey@hal.fmhi.usf.edu)
Fri, 4 Aug 1995 09:51:17 -0400

> I have heard mention of people growing their CP's in live sphagnum. I am
> interested in trying this for some of my plants. Could someone pass on some
> tips on how to get any? Can I grow it myself from a small amount? And for
> those using it now; do your plants do much better than when grown in dead
> sphagnum? What species especially thrive when grown in it? Looking forward
> to your replies, and thanks for any advice.
> Rebecca

Just my two cents. I use it for just about everything. My Sarrs. and
Neps do better in it, as do more vigorous Drosera and Pings. Mine grows
enough to have some for new plants, divisions, etc, but not enough for
my needs. I can find it locally, I have no idea of the quality of
purchased moss, but EFO and other suppliers list availability.

Tom in Fl