Sphagnum Moss?

[lauraeli]

The wind blew my orchid off the windowsill the other day, and I noticed how dry the roots were (shriveled and wrinkly). This is even with 2 waterings in the past week. So I decided to mix some sphagnum in with the bark.

I soaked the orchid (again) until the roots were plump and green, and then potted it up in a 50/50 bark and sphagnum mix. I tucked it loosely around the roots instead of packing it tightly.

Well, what I assumed is sphagnum may not be. It looks like it to me, but what do I know? It was packaged as 'green moss'. Schultz, to be specific.

I used a vented produce container, you know, like the ones you get berries in at the grocery store? And set that inside a glass loaf pan with some more moss.

Is this moss sphagnum? If not, will it work for the purpose?

(note: pictures are not working, says security file missing or something??)