Peat Moss

Peat Moss is a Water Holding and Nutrient Retainer

Peat Moss – Sphagnum flexuosum is what some people call a "soil amendment." Peat Moss is essentially the "partially decomposed" remnants of previously living or decayed, dried sphagnum moss found in bogs. It is primarily green in color and has no exact leaf structure. Gardeners first used peat moss in the 1950s.

Some online sources claim that peat moss has actually "revolutionized" how plants are grown today. Peat moss is utilized as what experts call a "soil conditioner" in that it multiplies the soil's water-holding and nutrient-retaining capacity. It does so by actually increasing cation exchange capacity and capillary forces. Peat moss is especially helpful when one is planting in sandy soil or working with plants that require a steady or increased amount of moisture to flourish genuinely. It can be imperative in other ways, as well. For example, it is an essential part of raising mushrooms. Online sources indicate that the "fungal mycelium grows in compost" beneath a layer of peat moss. The mushrooms grow out of this. The process is known as casing.

Additionally, peat moss is both a great topper and soil for the majority of carnivorous plants. It is very versatile and has other uses as well. For example, peat moss is also used as insulation material by residents of specific regions of the north Arctic.

 Peat Moss is an Excellent Fertilizer and is used for Absorbtion

It consists of a leaf-like structure composed of living green cells with more giant dead clear cells underneath. This moss can be distinguished by its somewhat unique branch cluster which stems from the center of the plant. It is capable of holding up to 20 times its dry weight. Peat Moss has no flowers and bears no fruit. With a lack of "true roots," it is easily found on many surfaces such as, but not limited to, rocks, tree bark, and soil. This moss is famously known to be an excellent fertilizer and is sought after for its amazing absorbing qualities. Needing little direct sunlight makes this moss easy to grow.

Peat Moss - Sphagnum flexuosum
USDA Climate Zone: 3-8
Maturity Height: Approximately 30 cm
Maturity Width: Varying
Soil: May Grow in a Variety of Soils
Sun: Prefers Low to Moderate Sun 

Peat Moss
Peat moss, also known as sphagnum peat moss, is a raw material commonly used as a soil amendment or replacement.
It is a rich source of carbon from natural sources. This growing medium is spongy and helps to improve soil structure, allowing for increased aeration and drainage to prevent rotting roots.
Peat moss also absorbs and holds a large amount of water and nutrients, and it rehydrates easily.
Due to its unique water-retaining properties, it allows plants to receive even amounts of moisture to prevent overwatering or underwatering.
Because peat moss is sterile, containing no weed seeds or harmful microorganisms such as fungi or bacteria, it is also an ideal medium for seed starting.
Adding peat moss to the soil will lower its pH, which is suitable for plants that prefer an acidic soil environment, such as blueberries, azaleas, begonias, and dogwood. Peat moss is not only invaluable outdoors, but also indoors. It is useful for applications such as overwintering citrus trees indoors, lining hanging baskets for houseplants, and creating attractive succulent arrangements. Peat moss stores compactly when dehydrated, and it does not degrade in dry conditions. Due to its ability to decompose very slowly, peat moss is a reusable resource.

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