Sphagnum Moss (Sphagnum platyphyllum)
- Regular price
- $20.00
- Sale price
Live sphagnum moss is a vibrant, water-loving bryophyte commonly used in terrariums, carnivorous plant setups, orchid mounting, and as a top dressing for potted plants.
Key Characteristics of Sphagnum Moss
- Appearance: Features glowing green, yellow, orange, or reddish tips depending on the species, temperature, and light levels.
- Structure: It has no true roots; instead, capillary action pulls moisture up through the stems from older or underlying layers.
- Water Retention: Acts like a natural sponge that holds high volumes of moisture while promoting high humidity.
How to Grow and Care for Live Sphagnum Moss
- Water: Requires pure water (such as rainwater or distilled water); keep it consistently damp or moist, ideally sitting in a shallow tray of water or misted regularly.
- Light: Prefers bright, indirect light or low-to-medium light (300–600 lux); avoid direct, harsh sun which can burn or cook the tips.
- Propagation: Lay live strands (about 4 inches long) flat on a tray, mesh screen, or damp substrate without burying them deeply; they will branch out and form a dense mat over time.
- Safety Note: Handle live or dried sphagnum moss with care, as it can occasionally carry fungal risks like sporotrichosis; wearing gloves is recommended
Supplies ship within 1 to 2 business days, depending on stock, and usually arrive 1 to 3 days after dispatch.
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We hold live animal orders during very hot or very cold weather and ship them once conditions are safe. We’ll let you know if your order is held.
We ship Australia-wide. Live animals cannot be shipped to the Northern Territory or Tasmania.
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Our Surry Hills store is small, so we keep in-store stock deliberately limited. Not everything online is on the shelf, so call us on (02) 7813 9640 before visiting for a specific item.
All reptiles and amphibians are sold online only, due to permit requirements.
Visit us at Shop 5, 450 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
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If your animal arrives dead, contact us within one hour of delivery with a photo, and we will send a replacement. You don’t pay shipping on the replacement. Photo helps us identify what caused death so we can help prevent it from happening again with your order, and others.
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Insects, spiders and supplies: most don’t need a licence, but rules vary by state and species.
See our [Reptile & Frog Licensing Guide] for every state.
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