Re: Live Sphagnum Moss

Chris Teichreb (teichrch@Meena.CC.URegina.CA)
Fri, 19 Jul 1996 08:43:53 -0600 (CST)

Hi Mike,

> I have heard and read in a book or two that live sphagnum moss helps fight
> /or prevent fungi attacks... is this true or is this an old wives' tale?
> Thanks
> Mike
>
Yes, it does help prevent fungal attacks. I'm not sure
exactly how, but it isn't an old wives tale. Others will tell you
the same! I've never experienced fungus on any of my plants grown
in live sphagnum.

Chris