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Originally Posted by isurus79
Tree fern fiber? Interesting. Is that similar to Hapuupuu? I have always used spagnum for my Stanhopinae, but I might have to look into tree fern...... Why do you prefer tree fern to spagnum?? Thanks for the info!!
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Steve,
In Brazil we have a tree fern called "xaxim" (
Dicksonia sellowiana), that produces an admirable fiber to pot orchids ("xaxim" looks like the Royal Fern –
Osmunda regalis – of the Northern Hemisphere). Unfortunately, now the "xaxim" fern is an endangered species, due to abuse in its collection in the nature. I guess the sphagnum moss from Chile and New Zealand are better than the brazilian moss, 'cause ours sphagnum comes from the "mangue", the swamp in the transition between fresh water and sea, and retains a certain amount of salt (so it needs to be very well washed before use)
PS: Never heard about "hapuupuu" before! In google it’s a kind of fish!!!
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