New Zealand Premium Quality Sphagnum Moss 12L bag (150g)
Premium New Zealand Sphagnum Moss is prized for its exceptional water retention, long lifespan, and clean, natural structure. Featuring long, strong strands and naturally low soluble salts, it’s ideal for supporting healthy root growth across a wide range of plant and horticultural uses.
Why it’s a plant-lover favourite

• Holds up to 20× its weight in water
• Long-lasting, durable strands
• Superior quality 
• Excellent moisture retention while remaining breathable
• Clean and easy to use — no additives or chemicals

Common uses

• All orchid species (commercial & hobby growers)
• Propagation and supporting young plants
• Carnivorous plants
• Lining hanging baskets
• Floristry and decorative plant displays
• Reptile and terrarium bedding
• Mixing into substrates to improve water retention

Technical Details

• pH: ~4.8
• EC: ~0.2 mS/cm
• Air Filled Porosity (AFP): ~55% (loose)
• Water holding capacity: Up to 20×
• Soluble salts: Very low
• Strand quality: Long, strong, and resilient

How to hydrate & use
Soak the compressed moss in approximately 2 litres of water. Once expanded, gently fluff and use as required. Ready to use straight from the pack.

Sustainably sourced
Harvested from renewable wetlands on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, this sphagnum moss grows in pristine conditions nourished by pure water from the Southern Alps. Species including Sphagnum cristatum and Sphagnum subnitens are carefully hand-picked and naturally air-dried to preserve quality and performance.