Re: Sphagnum

Perry Malouf (pmalouf@access.digex.net)
Sun, 14 Jan 1996 21:17:07 -0500 (EST)

Greg wrote:

> I'm interested in obtaining some fine quality live sphagnum, but internet
> searches have come up empty, with the exception of some catalogue lists.
> ....my question is, where do you veteran growers find the
> best sources for live sphagnum.

Sorry that I'm not going to answer your question. I will give
a "tangential reply". New Zealand sphagnum (dried) from OFE Int'l.
in Florida will start growing again if placed in the correct
conditions: lots of water, lots of light, and warm temperatures.
I guess that there are viable spores in the dried sphagnum which
start growing after a while.

I don't know where you can buy live sphagnum, sorry.

Perry Malouf