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Sphagnum has antiseptic qualities that could prevent the growth of aerobic microbes and thereby prevent or delay root suffocation.

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I never heard of this before - do all mosses have the same property?

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I never heard of this before - do all mosses have the same property?

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I'm sure they don't. I know that sphagnum does, but don't know of any others being said to have antiseptic qualities as well. By antiseptic, I don't mean it can be used a topical treatment for people, but only that it is very resistant to rot.


You can google the topic to find references to use in food, but I was unable to find a paper for you on the usage as a potting media.


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