Compressed Sphagnum Moss Brick 150g (5.3 oz)

Compressed Sphagnum Moss Brick 150g (5.3 oz) Compressed sphagnum moss application Compressed sphagnum moss bricks are versatile, space-saving blocks of dry, organic moss that expand exponentially when soaked in water. They are primarily applied in horticulture for orchids, carnivorous plants, and seed propagation, and in zoology as a high-humidity terrarium substrate for reptiles and amphibians. Preparation and Activation Soaking: Place the brick into warm or room-temperature water. Expansion: Let it absorb water for about 10 min. until it fully fluffs out (a 150g brick typically expands into 9-12 liters of moss). Rinsing and Squeezing: Rinse the expanded moss thoroughly and squeeze out excess water until you reach the desired dampness. Key Gardening Applications Carnivorous Plants: Used standalone or mixed into soil substrates for plants like Dioneae Muscipula (Venus Flytraps), Drosera (Sundew), Sarracenia (Pitcher Plant), Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plant), Pinguicula (Butterworts), Cephalotus Follicularis (Western Australian Pitcher Plant), Heliamphora (Sun Pitcher), Utricularia (Bladderwort) that require nutrient-poor, acidic moisture. Tropical & Exotic Plants: Acts as a breathable, moisture-retentive medium for potting epiphytic orchids, aroids (Alocasia, Philodendron), ferns, and other moisture-loving houseplants. Seed Starting & Propagation: Provides a sterile, moisture-rich environment for germinating seeds, rooting cuttings, and sprouting corms, bulbs, or tubers. Kokedama and Floristry: Used to wrap root balls for Japanese moss balls or to lock moisture inside decorative floral setups. Reptile and Terrarium Applications Substrate and Humid Hides: Placed inside enclosures to maintain high ambient humidity and assist with healthy shedding for reptiles, amphibians, snails. Bioactive Setups: Serves as a supportive lower layer or micro-habitat buffer for tropical frogs, salamanders, and invertebrates. Egg Incubation: Functions as a clean, damp medium for safely incubating reptile eggs.