Sphagnum Moss. Any difference ?

[orchidsarefun]

Originally Posted by orchidsarefun

I use a lot of sphag, so it would make a big difference to me.
Anyway I am using it in my habenaria lindleyana that has just come out of dormancy, mixed with bark. I am going to be p if it kills it....

I'll post an update on the lindleyana thread separately, but I am happy to report that the Wisconsin moss - for this particular plant - was a success. Yes, the moss did contain other organic materials, but evidently that suited the habenaria just fine. As potting mix should preferably be replaced each year for habenarias, this "cheaper" stuff is perfect. I think I am also going to use it in my catasetum mix next year, on one or two as an experiment. Of course I still use the NZ moss and that has lasted on certain phals upwards of 2 years with no evident ill effects.
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