moss question. help please

[j4yv33]

i know almost everyone use Sphagnum moss here, but my dad gave me this kind of moss and think i can use it. i know this wont hold water like the sphagnum, but will this also work with our orchids. is there anyone here tried to use this or have successfully use this in thier orchids? help please. it says HIAWATHA EVERGREEN MOSS

 

[SlipperFan]

How do you plan to use it?

 

[j4yv33]

im not sure yet, maybe ill just combine it to my orchid bark? will that work?

 

[SlipperFan]

I'm not familiar with this particular product, but I use natural moss (not sphagnum) to line my baskets. Plants seem to do fine in it.

 

[j4yv33]

Yeah i think its just regular moss. Less water hold but i think it will do the job

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[Ray]

Personally, I'd avoid it as a mix component. As a basket liner, it will dry rapidly, but deep within a pot, I fear it will decompose too rapidly.

I could be wrong...


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[NYEric]

Contact the company and ask what species of moss it is.

 

[Lanmark]

Orchidweb.com is selling something called Oregon Green Moss. I am wondering if this might be a similar product to what you have, j4yv33. They don't recommend its use for anything other than as a basket liner or top dressing.

https://www.orchidweb.com/products/oregon-green-moss~3702.html

 

[j4yv33]

yeah thats what i was thinking. Do you guys know somebody selling a good kind of moss? ill rather buy it from the orchid growers than go to HomeDepot or Lowes which im not sure the right one.

 

[Ray]

You might consider buying it HERE.

 

[NYEric]

That is good, you just have to break it of add water and tease it lose when you need some. If you want live moss try eBay.